Germantown High School

7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,842 students in grades 9-12, Germantown 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Germantown High School's student population of 1,842 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,842 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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School Rankings

Germantown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown High School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1390 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
28%
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25%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
76%
21%
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White
5%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germantown High School's ranking?
Germantown High School is ranked #1390 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Germantown High School often compared to?
Germantown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston High School, Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Germantown High School?
The graduation rate of Germantown High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Germantown High School?
1,842 students attend Germantown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Germantown High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown High School?
Germantown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Germantown High School offer ?
Germantown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Germantown High School part of?
Germantown High School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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