Summary:
The city of South Fulton, Tennessee is home to two schools - South Fulton Middle/High School and South Fulton Elementary, both part of the Obion County school district. While South Fulton Middle/High School consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in Tennessee and earns a 4-star rating, South Fulton Elementary has more average performance, ranking in the middle 400s among state elementary schools with a 3-star rating.
South Fulton Middle/High School stands out with its strong academic performance, high graduation rate of 89.2%, and low dropout rate of 6.7%. The school significantly outperforms the county and state averages in mathematics, science, and other subject areas. In contrast, South Fulton Elementary has more mixed results, with some grade levels and subjects performing above average, such as 5th grade math and science, while others fall below the county and state averages.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 18.9%. However, the relatively small class sizes and high per-student spending at both schools may be contributing factors to their academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the consistent high performance of South Fulton Middle/High School, while South Fulton Elementary has room for improvement to better serve the educational needs of the community.
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