Frank Hughes College, now Frank Hughes School began as a consolidated private educational institution in Clifton, Tennessee in September 1905. It is currently part of the Wayne County School system.
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Frank Hughes 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank Hughes School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Clifton, TN, covering approximately 735.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 34 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank Hughes School's student population of 276 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Frank Hughes School 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 Frank Hughes School is 0.21, 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
#1341 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Hughes School's ranking?
Frank Hughes School is ranked #1341 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Frank Hughes School often compared to?
Frank Hughes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank Hughes School?
The graduation rate of Frank Hughes School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Frank Hughes School?
276 students attend Frank Hughes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Frank Hughes School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Frank Hughes School offer ?
Frank Hughes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank Hughes School part of?
Frank Hughes School is part of Wayne County School District.
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