Summary:
The city of Selmer, Tennessee is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these institutions, with the elementary and middle schools outperforming the high school on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.
Selmer Elementary stands out as the highest performing school in the McNairy County district, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools. Meanwhile, Selmer Middle School also demonstrates solid academic results, particularly in science and social studies, with a 3-star rating and a top 40% ranking in the state. In contrast, McNairy Central High School lags behind on many test score metrics.
The data also reveals some systemic challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates around 19% across the traditional schools, and significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $3,327 at the virtual school to over $15,000 at Selmer Middle School. While the alternative virtual school stands out for its high 89.2% 4-year graduation rate, the overall picture suggests opportunities for improvement in academic performance and resource allocation across the Selmer school district.
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