Serving 367 students in grades 9-12, Summertown 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summertown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Summertown, TN, covering approximately 618 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances to the zone's edge averaging 20.5 miles and reaching up to 34.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summertown High School's student population of 367 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Summertown High School 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 Summertown High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summertown High School's ranking?
Summertown High School is ranked #901 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Summertown High School often compared to?
Summertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Co High School, Loretto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summertown High School?
The graduation rate of Summertown High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Summertown High School?
367 students attend Summertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Summertown High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Summertown High School offer ?
Summertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summertown High School part of?
Summertown High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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