Schools in Zip Code 37313

Zip code 37313 in rural Coalmont, Tennessee contains exactly one school: Grundy County High School, a grades 9-12 high school in the Grundy County Schools district with 486 students enrolled. Because it is the only school in the area, its performance essentially defines the district's high school outcomes — in fact, nearly every metric reported for the school is identical to the district average, confirming that this school drives the district's high school statistics.

The school consistently trails state averages in every tested subject. Math is a particular concern: Algebra II proficiency stands at just 13.3% compared to 37.3% statewide, Geometry at 20.7% versus 42.3%, and Algebra I at 18.7% versus 32.3%. The 10th-grade Algebra II gap is especially stark at 14.3% proficiency versus 63.9% statewide. There are some encouraging trends, however. Biology I proficiency improved dramatically from 26.0% to 36.8% over the past year, and Algebra I also improved by nearly 5 points. On the flip side, English I dropped sharply from 33.1% to 25.8%. The school's strongest subjects are English II (46.6% proficient) and Biology I (36.8%), though both still trail state averages.

The school receives 2 out of 5 stars and currently ranks at the 33rd percentile among Tennessee high schools, down from the 44th percentile two years ago. Graduation and dropout rates are also weaker than state benchmarks — 84.8% versus 90.5% statewide, with a dropout rate of 8.0% versus 6.7%. One bright spot is attendance: the chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% is actually better than the state average of 18.3%. Per-student spending is reported at $11,364, though no comparison figure is available. For parents, the picture is mixed: Grundy County High School faces real academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, and the school has lost ground relative to other Tennessee high schools. However, improvements in science and better-than-average attendance suggest areas of strength to build on.