Summary
West Carroll Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Atwood, Tennessee, with a total enrollment of 347 students. The school is part of the West Carroll Special District, which is ranked 118 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, West Carroll Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 28.6% in Math and 13.1% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.2% and 38.9%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in Algebra I, Algebra II, and English I. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 86.5% to 98.4% in recent years, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 2.6% and 8.6%, which is higher than the state average.
Interestingly, nearby schools such as Gibson County High School, Huntingdon High School, and McKenzie High School generally outperform West Carroll Junior/Senior High School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. The school's high per-student spending of around $12,000-$13,700 in recent years, which is higher than the state average, does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and the school's learning environment.
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