Obion County

The Obion County school district in Tennessee consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district's performance is middling, ranking 54th out of 139 districts in the state and rated 3 stars.

Among the standout schools in the district is South Fulton Middle / High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Tennessee with a 4-star rating. It boasts high proficiency rates in core subjects and strong graduation and low dropout rates. Another high-performing school is Hillcrest Elementary, which ranks in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools with above-average proficiency rates. In contrast, Black Oak Elementary stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, significantly lower than the other elementary schools.

The data reveals notable performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, especially in core subjects like math and English. For example, in 8th grade math, South Fulton Middle / High School had 71.7% proficiency compared to just 17.4% at Black Oak Elementary. Additionally, all schools in the district struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 19.9%, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggests differences in resource allocation that may contribute to these performance gaps.