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Barry Tatum Academy
High School · Wilson County · Lebanon, TN
A Wilson County high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
205 Stumpy LN, Lebanon, TN 37090
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Barry Tatum Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Barry Tatum Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$85,048
Median home value
$392,800
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Tatum Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Wilson Co Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Lebanon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,808 | Compare → |
| Green Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilson County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $9,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barry Tatum Academy is listed in Wilson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barry Tatum Academy
Barry Tatum Academy is a public high school in Lebanon, TN, part of Wilson County, serving approximately 85 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,785 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barry Tatum Academy
What grades does Barry Tatum Academy serve?
Barry Tatum Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barry Tatum Academy rank in TN?
Barry Tatum Academy ranks #1,785 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Barry Tatum Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Barry Tatum Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 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 Barry Tatum Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barry Tatum Academy has 21% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Barry Tatum Academy a charter school?
No, Barry Tatum Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barry Tatum Academy a Title I school?
No, Barry Tatum Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.8%
- Phone
- (615) 453-3400
- Area population (ZIP 37090)
- 17,929
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 37090; 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 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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