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 776 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Haywood High School's student population of 776 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Haywood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1724 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
69%
21%
White
21%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tomcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood High School's ranking?
Haywood High School is ranked #1724 out of 1,761 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Haywood High School?
776 students attend Haywood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Haywood High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haywood High School?
Haywood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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 3/2/2019
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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