Summary:
The 37332 zip code in Tennessee is home to two schools: Rhea County High School and Rhea Middle School, both part of the Rhea County school district. While Rhea County High School performs at or slightly below the state average, Rhea Middle School stands out as a strong performer, consistently outperforming the state on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Rhea County High School has a relatively high graduation rate of 89.2%, but also a higher-than-average dropout rate of 6.7%. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 18.9%, which is an area for potential improvement. Interestingly, Rhea Middle School spends more per student ($13,457) compared to Rhea County High School ($11,164), which could be a contributing factor to the middle school's stronger academic performance. Additionally, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Rhea Middle School at 14.4 and Rhea County High School at 15.5.
Overall, the data suggests that Rhea Middle School is a standout performer within the Rhea County school district, while Rhea County High School is performing at or slightly below the state average. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the middle school's success and consider ways to replicate those strategies at the high school level to improve overall student outcomes.
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