Haywood High School is a public high school located in Brownsville, Tennessee, originally built for the purpose of educating white students only. It is now the sole public high school in Haywood County.
Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Haywood High 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haywood High School's attendance zone covers the entire Brownsville, TN school district, encompassing approximately 534.1 square miles. Most students typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haywood High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haywood 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 Haywood High School is 0.48, 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
#1675 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tomcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood High School's ranking?
Haywood High School is ranked #1675 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Haywood High School often compared to?
Haywood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side Elementary School, Haywood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haywood High School?
The graduation rate of Haywood High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Haywood High School?
733 students attend Haywood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Haywood High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Haywood High School offer ?
Haywood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Haywood High School part of?
Haywood High School is part of Haywood County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
I think this school has been a great change for my son .I really appreciate all that have been really helpful for him .Big Thanks for the Special Education Program.. He really loves Football Ball,but he didn''t get to play enough because he wasn''t in the group so he dropped out.You should be ashamed Coaches!!!!!
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