South Gibson County High School

100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, South Gibson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Gibson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

South Gibson County High School's student population of 790 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
790 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

South Gibson County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Gibson County High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#198 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Gibson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Gibson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Gibson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
89%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of South Gibson County High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Gibson County High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Gibson County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Gibson County High School's ranking?
South Gibson County High School is ranked #198 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Gibson County High School often compared to?
South Gibson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Gibson County High School?
The graduation rate of South Gibson County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Gibson County High School?
790 students attend South Gibson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Gibson County High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Gibson County High School?
South Gibson County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Gibson County High School offer ?
South Gibson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Gibson County High School part of?
South Gibson County High School is part of Gibson Co Special Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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