Hamilton High School vs. Melrose High School
Should I attend Hamilton High School or Melrose High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Melrose 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
643 students
724 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1698 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1563 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
207
246
Grade 10 Students
175
207
Grade 11 Students
155
164
Grade 12 Students
106
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
94%
88%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%