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#792 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 44% in state
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
High School · Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute · Jamestown, TN
A high school in Jamestown, TN where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 70, Jamestown, TN 38556
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,819
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$587/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is listed in Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is a public high school in Jamestown, TN, part of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, serving approximately 477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
What grades does Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute serve?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute rank in TN?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute ranks #792 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute a charter school?
No, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute a Title I school?
No, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fentress County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (931) 879-8101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38556)
- 12,531
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38556; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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