Beech High School is one of two public high schools in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The school is located in the Shackle Island community on Long Hollow Pike, near the intersection of Shackle Island Road, ...
Serving 1,477 students in grades 9-12, Beech Sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,477 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Beech Sr High School serves the southwest part of Hendersonville, TN, covering an area of approximately 42.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beech Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Beech Sr High School's student population of 1,477 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beech Sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Sr High School is 0.53, 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
#477 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccaneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Sr High School's ranking?
Beech Sr High School is ranked #477 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Beech Sr High School often compared to?
Beech Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville High School, Station Camp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beech Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Beech Sr High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Beech Sr High School?
1,477 students attend Beech Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Beech Sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Beech Sr High School offer ?
Beech Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beech Sr High School part of?
Beech Sr High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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