Top 10 Best Sumner County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,000 students in Sumner County, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN are Merrol Hyde Magnet School, E B Wilson and Station Camp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Sumner County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Station Camp High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Sumner County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
E B Wilson
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
695 E Main St Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Station Camp High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Bison Trl
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #44.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 Cherokee Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #55.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Hawkins Dr
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 644-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Beech Sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3126 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Rank: #77.
Portland High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #88.
Gallatin Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Dan P. Herron Dr
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: #99.
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
1480 Nashville Pike, Wood Camp
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-3470
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 745-3126
Grades: 11-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sumner County, TN

Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
685 E. Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN include Merrol Hyde Magnet School, E B Wilson and Station Camp High School. Sumner County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Sumner County, TN?
11 public high schools are located in Sumner County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County, TN?
Sumner County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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