Serving 1,175 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro 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 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 1,175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillsboro High School's student population of 1,175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
52%
21%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro High School's ranking?
Hillsboro High School is ranked #1213 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hillsboro High School often compared to?
Hillsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hume - Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr 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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
1,175 students attend Hillsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillsboro High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hillsboro High School offer ?
Hillsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro High School part of?
Hillsboro High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillsboro High School located?
Hillsboro High School is located in the Woodlawn Area neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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