Serving 1,965 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland High School's student population of 1,965 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
23%
21%
White
57%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland High School's ranking?
Oakland High School is ranked #619 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oakland High School often compared to?
Oakland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale High School, Blackman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland High School is 98%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oakland High School?
1,965 students attend Oakland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oakland High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakland High School offer ?
Oakland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland High School part of?
Oakland High School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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