Serving 86 students in grades 4-12, Barry Tatum Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barry Tatum Academy's student population of 86 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Barry Tatum Academy 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 Barry Tatum Academy is 0.59, 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
#1602 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
23%
20%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.7%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Tatum Academy's ranking?
Barry Tatum Academy is ranked #1602 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barry Tatum Academy often compared to?
Barry Tatum Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Co Adult High School, Watertown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
86 students attend Barry Tatum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barry Tatum Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Barry Tatum Academy offer ?
Barry Tatum Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Barry Tatum Academy part of?
Barry Tatum Academy is part of Wilson County School District.
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