South Gibson County High School

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790 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Gibson County High School, located in Medina, Tennessee, is a public secondary institution serving the students of the Gibson County Special School District. As a relatively modern facility, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Gibson County High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various service-based clubs. By prioritizing both rigor and student engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals equipped with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. The campus serves as a central hub for the Medina community, consistently striving to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application.

790

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Gibson County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	18
Black	45
Asian	15
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
703 (89.0 %)
Black
45 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.3 %)
Asian
15 (1.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)783-0999
Website:	http://gibson.schoolwires.net/Page/13
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 192

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 207