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Both Rosie Graham and Kim Uselton voted Democrat in the most recent election. Liberal agendas do not belong in our schools. Do you trust them to keep the liberal agenda out of our schools?
"They" tell you kids are more than just tests, but the tests they are failing are essential reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Tullahoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Reading Proficiency
24% vs. the State Average of 30%
Math Proficiency
23% vs. the State Average of 28%
TCS Ranks 6 out of 6 compared to the six school districts in our region.
| 1 | Moore County | 4.00 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 3.87 |
| 3 | Coffee County | 3.50 |
| 4 | Franklin County | 3.20 |
| 5 | Bedford County | 3.03 |
| 6 | Tullahoma City Schools | 2.93 |
Tullahoma High School ranks 6th out of 6th when compared to area high schools.
Do you agree students are getting a “first-rate and well-rounded educational experience”?
| Rank | District | School | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford Co. | Cascade | A | 4.0 |
| 2 | Moore Co. | MCHS | B | 3.9 |
| 3 | Franklin Co. | FCHS | B | 3.8 |
| 4 | Bedford Co. | Community | B | 3.8 |
| 5 | Coffee Co. | CCHS | B | 3.6 |
| 6 | Bedford Co. | Central | C | 3.1 |
| 6 | Tullahoma City Schools | Tullahoma High School | C | 3.1 |
Our elementary schools rank in the bottom 50% when compared to neighboring districts.
| Rank | District | School | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | College Street | A | 5.0 |
| 2 | Franklin Co. | Sewanee | A | 4.9 |
| 3 | Coffee Co. | New Union | A | 4.5 |
| 4 | Coffee Co. | Hillsboro | B | 4.4 |
| 5 | Bedford Co. | Community | B | 4.4 |
| 6 | Franklin Co. | Broadview | B | 4.3 |
| 7 | Franklin Co. | Northlake | B | 4.1 |
| 8 | Moore Co. | Lynchburg | B | 4.1 |
| 9 | Manchester City | Westwood | B | 4.0 |
| 10 | Coffee Co. | Hickerson | B | 3.9 |
| 11 | Franklin Co | Cowan | B | 3.8 |
| 12 | Coffee Co. | Deerfield | B | 3.6 |
| 13 | Coffee Co. | East Coffee | B | 3.5 |
| 14 | Coffee Co. | North Coffee | B | 3.5 |
| 15 | Tullahoma | Jack T. Farrar | C | 3.4 |
| 16 | Tullahoma | Robert E. Lee | C | 3.1 |
| 17 | Bedford Co. | East Side | C | 3.1 |
| 18 | Bedford Co. | Learning Way | C | 2.9 |
| 19 | Tullahoma | Bel-Aire | C | 2.5 |
| 20 | Bedford Co. | Cascade | C | 2.5 |
| 21 | Franklin Co. | Decherd | D | 2.4 |
| 22 | Franklin Co. | Clark Memorial | D | 2.1 |
| 23 | Tullahoma | East Lincoln | D | 1.6 |
| 24 | Franklin Co. | Rock Creek | D | 1.6 |
| 25 | Bedford Co. | Eakin | F | 1.2 |
| 26 | Bedford Co. | Southside | F | 1.1 |
Our school district's state-wide rankings have steadily declined since 2010.
| Year | Avg Standard Score | Statewide Rank | Total # Ranked High Schools | TN State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46.09 | 176th | 384 | 54.20% |
| 2022 | 50.97 | 147th | 358 | 58.90% |
| 2021 | 51.31 | 129th | 347 | 62.80% |
| 2019 | 60.08 | 92nd | 342 | 73.10% |
| 2018 | 35.57 | 231st | 341 | 32.30% |
| 2017 | 42.97 | 150th | 273 | 45.10% |
| 2016 | 63.69 | 90th | 351 | 74.40% |
| 2015 | 67.26 | 92nd | 300 | 69.30% |
| 2014 | 61.19 | 97th | 296 | 67.20% |
| 2013 | 48.83 | 186th | 285 | 34.70% |
| 2012 | 62.61 | 118th | 269 | 56.10% |
| 2011 | 72.14 | 69th | 273 | 74.70% |
| 2010 | 67.8 | 83rd | 267 | 68.90% |
TCS has the highest Administrative Cost Per Student... yet, it ranks last.
| TCS | Manchester | Coffee Co | Franklin Co | Bedford Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Budget | $41,676,120 | $17,307,727 | $48,294,791 | $54,357,497 | $73,767,657 |
| % of Budget | 3.6011% | 3.4912% | 2.5706% | 1.8732% | 1.3379% |
| Admin Cost per Student | $414.81 | $397.01 | $291.63 | $197.86 | $111.69 |
| Cumulative District Score | 2.93 | 3.87 | 3.50 | 3.20 | 3.03 |
| Regional Rank | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
TCS Director has the highest salary, yet TCS ranks last among area schools
| District | Director Pay | Report Card Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma | $189.155 | 5 |
| Franklin Co | $150,000 | 3 |
| Bedford Co | 145,000 | 4 |
| Manchester | $143,463 | 1 |
| Coffee Co | $137,395 | 2 |
Tullahoma City Schools added $950,000 in New Administrative Costs in 2024
During the last two school years
NO NEW Certified Teaching positions were added.
New Administrative Additions
- 4 New Elementary Assistant Principals
- CTE Director
- Attendance
- Curriculum
- HR/Personnel
In 2020-21, 8 certified teaching positions were eliminated, and 15 education assistants (not teachers) were added.
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Conservative’s Choice Tullahoma is a registered political action committee with the State of Tennessee. Our purpose is to foster and encourage the application of conservative principles in the governance and administration of the public entities in the City of Tullahoma. Such principles include strong fiscal management, competent and supportive oversight of operations, openness with the public, and honesty with the public. Conservative’s Choice Tullahoma is pleased to support candidates and policies that we believe will promote these philosophies.