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East Robertson High School

High School · Robertson County · Cross Plains, TN

A Robertson County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

158 Kilgore Trace, Cross Plains, TN 37049

  • Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,721
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at East Robertson High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where East Robertson 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average256/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,677

Median home value

$357,900

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
White House Heritage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.27–124.9 mi980Compare →
Innovation Academy of Robertson CountyEnrollment path unverified7.26–11Not available499Compare →
Jo Byrns High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–12Not available555Compare →
Robertson County Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.74–12Not available100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Robertson County

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#8 of 22
District spending per student
$11,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About East Robertson High School

East Robertson High School is a public high school in Cross Plains, TN, part of Robertson County, serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Robertson High School

What grades does East Robertson High School serve?

East Robertson High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend East Robertson High School?

East Robertson High School has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Robertson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Robertson High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Robertson High School rank in TN?

East Robertson High School ranks #968 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Robertson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Robertson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 East Robertson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Robertson High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Robertson High School a charter school?

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

Is East Robertson High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
708
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robertson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 37049)
4,025
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
38
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 37049; 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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