Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,609 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit High School serves the southeast part of Spring Hill, TN, covering an area of approximately 119.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 16.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 1,609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Campus Size
72 acres
School Motto
We Are Summit!
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.37, 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
#210 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #210 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,609 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Summit High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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