Serving 538 students in grades 6-12, Jo Byrns 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jo Byrns High School serves the west part of Cedar Hill, TN, covering an area of approximately 122.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Byrns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jo Byrns High School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Jo Byrns 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 Jo Byrns High School is 0.43, 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
#1369 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo Byrns High School's ranking?
Jo Byrns High School is ranked #1369 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jo Byrns High School often compared to?
Jo Byrns High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School, Greenbrier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jo Byrns High School?
The graduation rate of Jo Byrns High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Jo Byrns High School?
538 students attend Jo Byrns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jo Byrns High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Jo Byrns High School offer ?
Jo Byrns High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jo Byrns High School part of?
Jo Byrns High School is part of Robertson County School District.
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