Summary:
Zip code 37762 contains just one high school, Jellico High School, which serves 275 students in grades 9-12 as part of Campbell County Schools. Since no other high schools exist in this area, comparisons are made against the district and Tennessee statewide averages rather than neighboring schools.
Jellico High School shows a mixed academic profile. Its standout strength is science: 54.4% of students scored proficient on Biology I, well above the district's 37.0% and even above the state's 49.8%. The school also posts a strong 95.2% graduation rate, slightly above the state's 90.5%. However, math is a major concern, with Algebra II proficiency at just 8.1% versus 37.3% statewide, and Geometry at 26.6% compared to 42.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is also a serious red flag, affecting 35.4% of students — roughly double the state rate of 18.3%. Despite these struggles, Jellico ranks in the 44th percentile of Tennessee high schools, a notable achievement given that its district ranks in the bottom 7% of all Tennessee districts.
Looking at year-to-year trends, results fluctuate considerably, likely due to the small student body. Biology scores jumped 24.1 points from the prior year, while US History dropped 16.5 points. English and Algebra I showed encouraging gains. Jellico has earned a 2-star rating for three consecutive years and appears to be a relatively bright spot within its district. However, missing data on free/reduced lunch eligibility and student-teacher ratios limits a fuller understanding of the school's challenges. For parents, the takeaway is a school with genuine strengths in science and graduation rates, but clear weaknesses in math and attendance that warrant attention.
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