question re: Maryville City HS grades vs Farragut HS grades (homes, buy)

[ThisUserNameIsTaken]

In browsing around at homes in the area, I noticed that Knox County HSs include grades 9-12 whereas Maryville HS includes only grades 10-12. Is this accurate information? So, Maryville middle/junior high goes through 9th grade, and students don't attend high school until 10th grade?

For the folks that have gone through these school districts, can you point out any perceived pros/cons to this specific difference (if there even are any)? Just trying to see if there are opinions on either format.

I tried searching the old threads for this topic, but was unable to find anything--perhaps I am using poor search terms. So far the most stressful part about relocating *for me* has been trying to find the best school situation for my oldest child (even though she, herself, is quite eager to move to the area).

[ThisUserNameIsTaken]

Figured I'd update this (in case anyone else made the same stupid mistake I did while researching). Maryville HS is indeed grades 10-12 only... and there is a Maryville HS in Missouri, lol, so it helps to ensure you are looking at the correct websites when doing your research!!!

As for the pros/cons to the different structures, that is still something I have not found information on. Still researching.

[KathiOH1]

My boys went through Maryville schools. Not only did moving grade 9 away from the HS help with overcrowding, it avoided 9th graders from early exposure to more "adulting" activities and bus talk. I didn't care either way ... buy I think number of students in a school was the main motivation. Great schools by the way.

[Beretta]

My kids were both in Farragut and Maryville City School Systems. My mom was a teacher, then principal and then worked for the TN State Board of Education. She has thoughts on 10-12 and 9-12 in a building but we also agree that culture and other aspects of a district and school itself trump number of grades.

We moved from Farragut to Maryville City for my kids to attend schools there (and mom remained in Farragut) if that tells you anything. (with the blessing of mom's Farragut teacher friends)

[DubbleT]

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/v...=dissertations

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by DubbleT

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/v...=dissertations

Thanks for sharing; I have to point out that it is from 1992.

[DubbleT]

It is, but I still found it an interesting read on the differences

[ThisUserNameIsTaken]

Thanks for the responses! And DubbleT, thanks for the dissertation link. While it may be old (and I can't believe I'm referring to 1992 as "old"... eeek!), it looks interesting; I plan to read it this evening.

[LauraC]

I'm as old as all get out, went to school in NY and my Junior High School housed Grades 7 - 9 and High School housed 10 - 12. We were physically in the Junior High School in 9th Grade but we were still High School freshmen. The high school just couldn't physically accommodate more kids.

[theoldnorthstate]

FWIW at Farragut High School and Middle School the kids are on the same campus, but they are independent buildings. the elementary school is separated.

overall my impression of the kids is good but I bet Maryville kids are the same.

My grandchildren have prospered at Farragut, although my grandson (4th grade) is mentioning the large class size to his parents. He is a quiet introverted child so that may be why he keys in on that.