Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 1,697 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
4%
21%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #675 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,697 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Summit High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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