Westmoreland High School is a public high school located in Westmoreland, Sumner County, Tennessee that enrolls approximately 500 students. It is one of eight high schools managed by Sumner County Schools.
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Westmoreland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 518 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westmoreland High School serves the northeast area of Westmoreland, TN, covering approximately 109.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westmoreland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westmoreland High School's student population of 518 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westmoreland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmoreland High School is 0.17, 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
#659 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmoreland High School's ranking?
Westmoreland High School is ranked #659 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westmoreland High School often compared to?
Westmoreland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland High School, Station Camp High School, Gallatin Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmoreland High School?
The graduation rate of Westmoreland High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Westmoreland High School?
518 students attend Westmoreland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Westmoreland High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Westmoreland High School offer ?
Westmoreland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westmoreland High School part of?
Westmoreland High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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