Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, White House High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 818 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: White House High School serves the west part of the school district in White House, TN, covering an area of approximately 48.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.2 miles and the furthest point reaching 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White House High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White House High School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
White House 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 White House High School is 0.39, 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
#664 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White House High School's ranking?
White House High School is ranked #664 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White House High School often compared to?
White House High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White House Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of White House High School?
The graduation rate of White House High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend White House High School?
818 students attend White House High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of White House High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does White House High School offer ?
White House High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White House High School part of?
White House High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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