Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, West Junior 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Junior High School serves the west part of Oakland, TN, covering an area of approximately 273.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Junior High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Junior 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 West Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#1526 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
57%
20%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Junior High School's ranking?
West Junior High School is ranked #1526 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Junior High School often compared to?
West Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Junior High School?
340 students attend West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Junior High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Junior High School offer ?
West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Junior High School part of?
West Junior High School is part of Fayette County School District.
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