Frank Hughes School

Frank Hughes School is an alternative public school located in Clifton, Tennessee, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 304 students. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 120 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank Hughes School has seen fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 75.0% to 89.2% in recent years, generally higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's dropout rates have also varied, ranging from 3.8% to 12.5%, with the higher end being concerning. Additionally, Frank Hughes School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.8% to 21.2%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the TNReady assessments are generally higher than the Wayne County district averages, but lower than the state averages, with a particular strength in Mathematics and Science.

The inconsistent performance at Frank Hughes School, as measured by graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores, suggests the need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to improving student outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates should be a priority, as this likely contributes to the school's challenges. The only nearby school identified, Perry County Virtual School, also an alternative school, appears to have lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Frank Hughes School.