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#866 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 48% in state

Brentwood High School

High School · Williamson County · Brentwood, TN

A Williamson County high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5304 Murray LN, Brentwood, TN 37027

  • Math 69% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+46.6 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation68.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$11,899

Students at Brentwood High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 78% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
84%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Brentwood High School 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated792/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brentwood), 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

$156,002

Median home value

$844,500

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

74%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
68.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Brentwood AcademyPrivate · tuition5.26–121.2 mi704Compare →
Gateway Academy at the Learning LabPrivate · tuition5.23–121.5 mi30Compare →
Benton Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition7.33–122.4 mi54Compare →
Currey Ingram AcademyPrivate · tuition8.9K–122.7 mi346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Williamson County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#43 of 50
District spending per student
$11,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brentwood High School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brentwood High School

Brentwood High School is a public high school in Brentwood, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 1,647 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brentwood High School

What grades does Brentwood High School serve?

Brentwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brentwood High School?

Brentwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,647 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brentwood High School rank in TN?

Brentwood High School ranks #866 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Brentwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Brentwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentwood High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brentwood High School a charter school?

No, Brentwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brentwood High School a Title I school?

No, Brentwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,647
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Williamson County
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 37027)
61,961
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
43.5
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 37027; 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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