Serving 143 students in grades 7-8, Halls Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Halls Junior High School serves the northeast part of Halls, TN, covering an area of approximately 123.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 20.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halls Junior High School's student population of 143 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Halls Junior High 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 Halls Junior High School is 0.34, 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
#1132 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halls Junior High School's ranking?
Halls Junior High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
How many students attend Halls Junior High School?
143 students attend Halls Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Halls Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Halls Junior High School offer ?
Halls Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halls Junior High School part of?
Halls Junior High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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