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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37160


At a glance
9
Schools
5,821
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedThomas Magnet School15th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools
Biggest riser
East Side Elementary up 163 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Eakin Elementary 12 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 37160 zip code of Shelbyville, Tennessee is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Thomas Magnet School standing out as an exceptional performer, while the other schools in the area generally underperform compared to the Bedford County district and the state of Tennessee.

Thomas Magnet School is ranked 15th out of 1,009 elementary schools in Tennessee and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school demonstrates remarkably high proficiency rates across multiple subjects, significantly outperforming the county and state averages. In contrast, Shelbyville Central High School had significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the county and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools in the 37160 zip code, ranging from 18.9% to 18.9%. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools may indicate differences in resource allocation and prioritization, which could impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the educational landscape in the 37160 zip code, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors contributing to the performance disparities among the schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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