Summary:
The 37096 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the data reveals some standout performers, the overall school system in this region appears to be struggling, with significant room for improvement across multiple metrics.
Linden Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 283 out of 583 Tennessee middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. It has relatively high proficiency rates across subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies compared to the Perry County and state averages. Linden Elementary also performs reasonably well, ranking in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools and showing strengths in science proficiency.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in this area and the state averages, particularly in core subjects like math, English, and science. Perry County High School appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom quarter of Tennessee high schools and having very low proficiency rates on state assessments. Additionally, high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility and chronic absenteeism across the schools may indicate broader socioeconomic challenges in the community that are impacting student outcomes.
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