Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Summertown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Summertown High School's student population of 387 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Summertown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summertown High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Summertown High School's ranking?
Summertown High School is ranked #901 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Summertown High School often compared to?
Summertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Co High School, Loretto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summertown High School?
The graduation rate of Summertown High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Summertown High School?
387 students attend Summertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Summertown High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summertown High School?
Summertown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summertown High School offer ?
Summertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summertown High School part of?
Summertown High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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