Greeneville City Schools (GCS) is proud to announce another year of exceptional academic progress, as the 2024–25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results show increased proficiency across all tested subjects. Over the past four years, districtwide proficiency has increased by nearly 19 percentage points in English Language Arts (ELA), 20 points in math, 18 points in science, and an impressive 26 points in social studies, underscoring the district’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and student achievement.
Greeneville students outperformed statewide averages in every content area in the latest results. Seventy-one percent of grade-level and subject combinations in grades 3–8 demonstrated year-over-year improvement, with gains in 15 of the 21 tested areas.
Highlights by Subject Area
Mathematics
Overall proficiency in grades 3–8 rose from 45.8% in 2024 to 49.0% in 2025, exceeding the state average of 42.2%.
Notable grade-level results include 57.3% of 5th graders and 52.7% of 7th graders meeting or exceeding expectations.
At the high school level, Algebra II proficiency increased from 42.5% to 48.2%, while Geometry remained strong at 49.3%.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Grades 3–8 proficiency climbed to 48.6%, well above the state average of 38.9%.
Standout performances include 55.1% of 4th graders and 53.9% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding expectations.
High school English II End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency reached 74.0%, far surpassing the state’s 54.3%, while English I held steady at 43.7%, above the state’s 39.2%.
Social Studies
Grades 6–8 proficiency improved from 58.9% to 64.9%, significantly outperforming the state average of 49.0%.
Despite many GCS students earning dual enrollment credit through local colleges or Advanced Placement in U.S. History, State End of Course (EOC) results were 38.9%, aligning with the state average.
Science
Grades 3–8 proficiency increased from 57.8% to 61.3%, compared to the state average of 46.1%.
With the district’s transition to a BioSTEM curriculum, Biology EOC Scores declined to 13.3%, reflecting an extremely small testing group.
A Shared Vision for Excellence
“These results reflect years of strategic focus, hard work by students and teachers, and the culture of excellence that defines Greeneville City Schools,” said Richard Tipton, Assistant Director of Schools for Instruction. “When students, teachers, families, and leaders work together with a shared vision, great things happen. We’re proud of our students’ continued improvements in achievement and excited for what lies ahead.”
Looking Ahead
While TCAP results are a key indicator of academic progress, GCS also awaits Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) data for deeper insights into student growth. Throughout the year, educators utilize formative and benchmark assessments to guide and adjust instruction, meeting students’ needs in real-time. School and district leaders will continue to analyze all available data to refine strategies and accelerate learning, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
The district remains committed to supporting all learners through a range of initiatives, including:
Providing excellent Tier-1 Instruction
Tutoring and enrichment via the 21st Century grant program
Summer school for K–8 and high school students
STEAM programs for younger learners
Before, during, and after-school tutoring and targeted interventions
Director of Schools, Steve Starnes, stated, “I am incredibly proud of our students and teachers for their outstanding performance and continued improvement. These results reflect their hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence. Our educators have gone above and beyond to create engaging, supportive learning environments, and our students have risen to the challenge with determination and grit. This success belongs to our entire Greeneville City Schools community, and I’m excited to see how we continue to build on this momentum in the years ahead.”