Melrose High School vs. Hamilton High School
Should I attend Melrose High School or Hamilton 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
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Top Rankings
Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
724 students
643 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1698 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Graduation Rate
65%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
246
207
Grade 10 Students
207
175
Grade 11 Students
164
155
Grade 12 Students
107
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
3%
% Black
88%
94%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%