Summary:
The 38551 zip code area is home to two schools - Celina K-8, an elementary/middle school serving grades PK-8, and Clay County High School, the sole high school in the area. Both schools are part of the Clay County school district, which is ranked 132 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals that the schools in this zip code area are struggling, with both Celina K-8 and Clay County High School consistently performing well below state averages on key metrics like test scores, attendance, and graduation rates. Celina K-8 has ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools over the past 3 years, while Clay County High School has fared slightly better, ranking in the middle third of Tennessee high schools. Both schools have maintained low 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Concerning issues include high chronic absenteeism rates of nearly 19% at both schools, as well as low proficiency rates in subjects like Math and ELA. Clay County High School also had a concerning 89.2% 4-year graduation rate and a 6.7% dropout rate in 2023-2024. Despite spending around $13,000 per student, which is slightly above the state average, the schools in this area appear to be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for students.
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