Summary:
The schools in Johnson County, Tennessee, consist of 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, as well as between the county and state averages.
Mountain City Elementary stands out as the top performer, with 55.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.3% for the county and 47.7% for the state. Roan Creek Elementary also shows strong results, particularly in science and social studies, with 53.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in science, compared to 41.3% for the county and 51.2% for the state. Meanwhile, Johnson County Middle School stands out for its high performance in social studies, with 64.8% of 7th graders proficient or better, compared to 36.4% for the county and 53% for the state.
The two Tennessee Connections Academy high schools, which are public virtual schools, generally perform below the county and state averages across most subjects and grade levels, suggesting that the virtual school model may not be as effective as traditional in-person instruction for this district. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $6,158 to over $20,000, and the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% across all schools, are factors that likely contribute to the overall academic performance of the district.
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