Below Average
#1450 of 1,786 schools in TN
South Pittsburg High School
High School · Marion County · South Pittsburg, TN
A Marion County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
717 Elm AVE, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Pittsburg High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Pittsburg High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Pittsburg), 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
$53,160
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hardy Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Marion Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 514 | Compare → |
| Marion Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Whitwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 337 | 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.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pittsburg High School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pittsburg High School
South Pittsburg High School is a public high school in South Pittsburg, TN, part of Marion County, serving approximately 420 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pittsburg High School
What grades does South Pittsburg High School serve?
South Pittsburg High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South Pittsburg High School?
South Pittsburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pittsburg High School rank in TN?
South Pittsburg High School ranks #1,450 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Pittsburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pittsburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Pittsburg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pittsburg High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Pittsburg High School a charter school?
No, South Pittsburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pittsburg High School a Title I school?
No, South Pittsburg High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (423) 837-7561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37380)
- 6,604
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 37380; 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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