Summary:
Zip code 38556, which covers the Jamestown, Tennessee area, is home to exactly one high school: Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. This single high school serves grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 493 students, operating within the Alvin C. York Institute district, a single-school district where district-level metrics match the school's performance exactly. The school stands out immediately for its exceptional graduation outcomes, boasting a 98.0% graduation rate compared to the state average of 90.5%, and a remarkably low dropout rate of just 2.0% versus 6.7% statewide.
Academically, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute shows a fascinating pattern of mixed performance across subjects. The school shines in Algebra II, with 52% of students scoring proficient in 2025–2026 compared to 37.3% statewide, and 10th-grade Algebra II proficiency reaches an impressive 76.3%. English II performance is also strong, reaching 60.3% proficiency, and Geometry slightly exceeds state averages. However, Algebra I remains a clear weakness, with only 20.8% proficiency compared to 32.3% statewide. This pattern suggests students may struggle with foundational math early on but benefit from strong instructional interventions by the time they reach upper-level courses.
The school's trajectory is decidedly positive. State ranking has improved steadily from the 41st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 57th percentile in 2024–2025, and up to the 66th percentile in 2025–2026, with the district earning a 4-star rating and ranking 37th out of 141 districts. One point of concern is chronic absenteeism at 20.8%, slightly above the state's 18.3%, though this does not appear to hinder graduation outcomes. For parents, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute represents a small, improving school with strong graduation rates, standout upper-level math and English performance, and an upward trajectory that makes it a steadily strengthening option in the Jamestown area.
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