Summary:
The schools in McMinn County, Tennessee, serve students from elementary through high school, with 7 elementary schools and 2 high schools in the district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement, resource allocation, and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools, Riceville Elementary and Calhoun Elementary rank in the top 25-30% of Tennessee elementary schools, with particularly strong performance in mathematics. In contrast, some schools, such as Niota Elementary, lag behind in academic achievement. The high schools, McMinn High School and Central High School, both have graduation rates slightly below the state average, and their dropout rates are higher than the state average.
The data also reveals significant variation in funding and resources across the district, with per-student spending ranging from $9,614 at McMinn High School to $17,933 at E.K. Baker Elementary. This disparity in resources may be a contributing factor to the performance gaps observed between the schools. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational equity and student success across the McMinn County school district.
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