Summary:
Tipton County Schools in Tennessee operates three high schools—Munford High School, Brighton High School, and Covington High School—all serving grades 9 through 12. The three schools have very different profiles. Munford is the clear academic leader, ranking 81st out of 400 Tennessee high schools (80th percentile) with a 4-star rating. Brighton sits near the 40th percentile, and Covington ranks 330th (18th percentile). Munford beats both district and state averages in nearly every TNReady subject, with an average proficiency of 52.5% across six subjects, compared to 41.1% for the district and 42.9% for the state. Brighton and Covington trail at 36.5% and 25.6%, respectively.
Attendance and graduation results shift the picture. Brighton has the district's lowest chronic absenteeism (10.0% versus a 14.0% district average and 18.3% statewide) and a strong 95.2% graduation rate. Covington has the highest graduation rate at 98.1% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.9%. Munford, though academically stronger, has a slightly lower graduation rate (93.6%) and higher dropout rate (4.6%). Notably, spending per student does not align with test scores: Covington spends the most ($12,242) yet scores lowest, while Munford spends the least ($10,078) and scores highest.
Covington's Algebra I proficiency of just 5.6% is a major concern, compared to 31.4% for the district and 32.3% for the state, and its 18.0% chronic absenteeism rate is the highest in the district. Brighton's 10th-grade Algebra II proficiency of 86.7% is excellent, though overall math scores are pulled down by weaker upperclassmen. All three schools exceed the state's 90.5% graduation rate, which shows that earning a diploma does not always equate to grade-level proficiency. For parents, Munford offers the strongest academics, Brighton provides the best attendance and consistency, and Covington excels at graduating students but may need additional support, especially in math.
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