Summary:
The 37722 zip code area is home to 4 public schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. Based on the data, Cosby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary stand out as the top performing schools in the region, consistently ranking in the top 25% and 20% of Tennessee elementary schools respectively. These schools have strong test scores, particularly in math and science, that exceed both the Cocke County and state averages.
While Cosby High School has a 4-year graduation rate above the state average, all 4 schools in the 37722 zip code area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 25.9%. This is an area of concern that likely impacts student learning and achievement. Interestingly, spending per student does not appear to be directly correlated with academic performance, as the school with the highest spending, Jones Cove Elementary, is the lowest performing of the 4 schools.
Overall, the data highlights Cosby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary as the standout schools in the 37722 zip code area, with strong academic performance across multiple measures. Addressing chronic absenteeism and exploring the practices at these top performing schools could provide insights to improve education outcomes in the Sevier County and Cocke County regions.
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