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School Report CardHigh SchoolGiles County

Giles Co High School

Giles County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.9 / 5.0

D1.9 / 5.0
Below Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Giles Co High School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Giles County. The school ranks #7 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This rating indicates that Giles Co High School is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Below AverageDNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementFExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
F 30%
F 10%
A 10%

The final score of 1.9 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 23.4% of students at Giles Co High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 34.6%, while Math (High) at 12.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 34.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 12.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 29.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (High): 17.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Giles Co High School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 21.8% of all students at Giles Co High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 15.0%, representing a 6.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 7.9%, 13.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
21.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
15.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
7.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Giles Co High School reports a ready graduate rate of 26.6%.

Overall Rate
69.4%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
26.6%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
56.1

Reported metric

Industry Cert
36.4%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
39.9%

Moderate performance

How Does Giles Co High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Giles County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 1.9, Giles Co High School is below the Giles County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Giles County, this school holds the #7 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Giles Co High School’s performance data.

What grade did Giles Co High School receive?
Giles Co High School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.9 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Giles Co High School compare to other Giles County schools?
Giles Co High School ranks #7 out of 7 schools in Giles County. The county average score is 3.1, and Giles Co High School’s score of 1.9 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Giles Co High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Giles Co High School’s average growth score of 1.5 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Giles Co High School above or below the state average?
Giles Co High School’s score of 1.9 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Giles Co High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 34.6%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 12.0%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 23.4%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year