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#1785 of 1,786 schools in TN

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

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics2.5Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness1.2Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.1:1
District spending per student$9,322
Chronic Absenteeism91.8%

Students at Barry Tatum Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

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The neighborhood

Where Barry Tatum Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K

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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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.04–120.1 mi113Compare →
Wilson Co Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi31Compare →
Lebanon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.0 mi1,808Compare →
Green Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,656Compare →

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%
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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