Summary:
The Gibson County Special District in Tennessee is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools have shown a range of academic performance, with some standouts like South Gibson County Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Kenton Elementary School have room for improvement.
The top-performing school in the district is South Gibson County Elementary School, which has a statewide ranking between 88-106 out of over 1,000 schools and a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. This school outperforms the district and state averages on most academic measures, with exceptionally high proficiency rates in core subjects. Another standout is Rutherford Elementary, which has shown significant improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in recent years and ranking in the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools.
While the district as a whole performs well, there is notable variation in academic achievement between the schools. The data suggests that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as seen with Kenton Elementary School, the highest-spending school in the district. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools in the district is a potential area of concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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