Summary:
Zip code 37367 (Pikeville, TN) is served by 5 schools in the Bledsoe County Schools district, covering grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of about 1,570 students. Among elementary schools, Mary V Wheeler Elementary School stands out as the highest performer, ranking in the 57th percentile statewide with above-average math and ELA proficiency, particularly strong in 4th grade. Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School also shines, improving dramatically from the 30th to the 53rd percentile in one year, with excellent 4th-grade ELA and science scores. Bledsoe County High School earns a 3-star rating and shows strong results in Biology and Algebra II, while Bledsoe County Middle School performs well in 6th grade but struggles by 8th grade.
Rankings vary widely: Wheeler and Rigsby both earn 3 stars, while Pikeville Elementary School drops to a 2-star rating after a significant one-year decline in math and science. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at the high school, where 20.1% of students are chronically absent, while all elementary schools stay below the state average. Per-student spending does not clearly align with outcomes—Pikeville spends the most at $17,416 yet has the lowest elementary ranking, while Wheeler spends less and outperforms it. The high school graduates 88.7% of students, slightly below the state’s 90.5%, though its dropout rate is better than the state average.
Across the district, 4th grade is a consistent bright spot, with Wheeler and Rigsby beating state averages in ELA, math, and science. However, 5th grade shows a noticeable drop-off, especially in science, and 8th-grade math and ELA proficiency fall well below state levels. High school science results are volatile, with Biology proficiency swinging above and below the state average in consecutive years. While the district as a whole holds a modest 2-star rating, several schools demonstrate targeted excellence that could be replicated across the area—particularly in early elementary grades and specific high school subjects.
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