Barry Tatum Academy serves 42 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barry Tatum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barry Tatum Academy's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barry Tatum Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
7%
21%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
42 students attend Barry Tatum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Barry Tatum Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barry Tatum Academy offer ?
Barry Tatum Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barry Tatum Academy part of?
Barry Tatum Academy is part of Wilson County School District.
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