Top Rankings
Gibson Co Special School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,962 students in Gibson Co Special School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Gibson Co Special School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
3,962 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Gibson Co Special School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 147 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
327 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
3,398 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
86%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
270
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
274
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,888 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,930. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,849 is higher than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,888
$11,930
Spending / Student
$11,849
$11,430
Best Gibson Co Special School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mt Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Grades: PK-4
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
South Gibson County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Middle School St
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-1962
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-1962
Grades: 5-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
South Gibson County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 West Knox St
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Nebo - Yorkville Rd
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 State Route 188
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 East College St
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Gibson County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Trenton Hwy
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-3616
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gibson Co Special School District?
Gibson Co Special School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,962 students.
What is the rank of Gibson Co Special School District?
Gibson Co Special School District is ranked #11 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson Co Special School District?
86% of Gibson Co Special School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibson Co Special School District?
Gibson Co Special School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Gibson Co Special School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,849 is higher than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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