Northeast High School vs. Northwest High School
Should I attend Northeast High School or Northwest 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
Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,572 students in grades 9-12, Northeast 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,572 students
1,357 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1059 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
465
394
Grade 10 Students
405
367
Grade 11 Students
383
304
Grade 12 Students
319
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
33%
28%
% White
36%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%