The city of Cross Plains, Tennessee is home to two schools - East Robertson High School and East Robertson Elementary. While both schools serve the Cross Plains community, they exhibit some notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
At the high school level, East Robertson High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 194 out of 358 Tennessee high schools in 2021-2022 to 211 out of 374 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's test scores consistently fall below the Robertson County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects. In contrast, East Robertson Elementary has seen more fluctuating statewide rankings, but its test scores also lag behind the county and state benchmarks.
Another notable difference between the two schools is their racial makeup. East Robertson High School has a predominantly White student population (79.57%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups, while East Robertson Elementary is even more racially homogeneous, with 84.89% of its students identifying as White. This lack of diversity in the student populations may be an area for further investigation and potential improvement.