Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, South Gibson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: South Gibson County High School serves the southeast part of Medina, TN, covering an area of approximately 83.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Gibson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Gibson County High School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Gibson County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Gibson County High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Gibson County High School's ranking?
South Gibson County High School is ranked #176 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Gibson County High School often compared to?
South Gibson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Gibson County High School?
The graduation rate of South Gibson County High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend South Gibson County High School?
776 students attend South Gibson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South Gibson County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Gibson County High School offer ?
South Gibson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Gibson County High School part of?
South Gibson County High School is part of Gibson Co Special School District.
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