Alvin C. York Institute, also known as Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute or York Institute, is a public high school in Jamestown, Tennessee, founded as a private agricultural school in 1926 by World ...
Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare and Excel
School Rankings
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute 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 Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute's ranking?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is ranked #904 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute often compared to?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkrange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute?
The graduation rate of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute?
493 students attend Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute offer ?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute part of?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is part of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute School District.
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