Summary:
Schools in zip code 37381 serve the Spring City, Tennessee area with two public schools—Spring City Elementary School (grades PK–5) and Spring City Middle School (grades 6–8)—and no high school in the zip code; both are part of Rhea County Schools. Both schools hold 4-star ratings and have improved their state rankings over recent years. Spring City Elementary School now ranks 171st out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools, while Spring City Middle School ranks 91st out of 594 middle schools.
On state tests, Spring City Elementary School generally posts stronger overall proficiency than Spring City Middle School, though both beat state averages. The elementary school scores 58.1% proficient in math, 57.0% in ELA, and 63.0% in science—roughly 15–20 points above the state in each subject. Its 4th-grade math is exceptional at 73.9% proficient, nearly 25 points above the state. Spring City Middle School is especially strong in social studies at 71.5% proficient, 20 points above the state, and its 8th-grade math reaches 69.5% versus 38.3% statewide. The middle school’s relative weak spot is ELA at 42.5%, barely above the state mark; 7th-grade proficiency also dips across math, ELA, and science.
Attendance and spending paint a mixed picture. Spring City Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (13.6%) than the district (15.6%) or state (18.3%), while Spring City Middle School is higher at 23.1%—a concern despite strong academics. Per-student spending is nearly identical, about $14,700 at each school. With no high school in the zip code, families should pay attention to how well middle school prepares students for high school elsewhere; the district’s improving academics and strong science and math scores are encouraging signs.
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