Summary:
The 37650 zip code area in Unicoi County, Tennessee is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Unicoi County school district.
Among the schools, Unicoi County Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 172 out of 583 Tennessee middle schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, exceed the county and state averages. Another standout is Rock Creek Elementary, a small school with impressive math and science proficiency rates well above the county and state levels.
The data reveals a wide range of performance across the schools, with Unicoi County High School showing below-average test scores compared to the state, while the elementary schools have more mixed results. Additionally, all schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting student achievement. Overall, the Unicoi County school district as a whole is ranked 81 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and rated 2 out of 5 stars, suggesting broader systemic challenges that are affecting the performance of individual schools.
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