Serving 833 students in grades 5-12, Lead Southeast 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Southeast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lead Southeast's student population of 833 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lead Southeast 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 Lead Southeast is 0.62, which is equal to 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Southeast's ranking?
Lead Southeast is ranked #1341 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lead Southeast often compared to?
Lead Southeastis often viewed alongside schools like Valor Flagship Academy 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 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Southeast?
The graduation rate of Lead Southeast is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Lead Southeast?
833 students attend Lead Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lead Southeast students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lead Southeast offer ?
Lead Southeast offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead Southeast part of?
Lead Southeast is part of Davidson County School District.
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