Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSevier County, Tennessee
1.0 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Gary Hardin Academy earned an overall grade of F with a score of 1.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Sevier County. The school ranks #23 out of 23 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.
This rating indicates that Gary Hardin Academy is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.
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.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The final score of 1.0 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.
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 9.7% of students at Gary Hardin Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (High) at 9.7%, while Social Studies (High) at 9.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
Social Studies (High): 9.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Gary Hardin Academy shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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.
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Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Gary Hardin Academy reports a ready graduate rate of 5.7%.
Area for improvement
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Overall score compared to the Sevier County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.0, Gary Hardin Academy is well below the Sevier County average of 3.2 and well below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 23 schools in Sevier County, this school holds the #23 position.
Common questions about Gary Hardin Academy’s performance data.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year