High Schools in Giles County

The Giles County school district in Tennessee is home to two high schools: Giles County High School and Richland School. Based on the available data, Richland School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and outperforming Giles County High School on various academic measures.

Richland School has maintained a higher statewide ranking, placing 208th out of 374 Tennessee high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Giles County High School's 268th ranking. Additionally, Richland School generally outperforms Giles County High School across a variety of subject areas, including mathematics, English language arts, biology, and US history. The school also has a higher percentage of white students (88.08%) compared to Giles County High School (65.58%), which has a more diverse student population.

While both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, Richland School appears to have smaller performance gaps compared to state averages on standardized tests. This suggests that the school may be more effectively serving its student population. However, both schools have room for improvement, as evidenced by their relatively low test scores compared to state averages. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by each school could help drive academic progress for the Giles County school district.