Very Good
#341 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 19% in state
South Gibson County Elementary School
Elementary School · Gibson Co Sp Dist · Medina, TN
A Gibson Co Sp Dist elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 99 ST, Medina, TN 38355
- Math 69% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Gibson County Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Gibson County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,343
Median home value
$263,800
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 2–6 | 4.8 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Dyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
| Rutherford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gibson Co Sp Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Gibson County Elementary School is listed in Gibson Co Sp Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Gibson County Elementary School
South Gibson County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medina, TN, part of Gibson Co Sp Dist, serving approximately 915 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Gibson County Elementary School
What grades does South Gibson County Elementary School serve?
South Gibson County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South Gibson County Elementary School?
South Gibson County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Gibson County Elementary School rank in TN?
South Gibson County Elementary School ranks #341 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Gibson County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Gibson County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Gibson County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Gibson County Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Gibson County Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Gibson County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Gibson County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Gibson County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (731) 783-3660
- Area population (ZIP 38355)
- 8,244
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38355; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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