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Holloway High School

High School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN

A Rutherford County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

619 South Highland AVE, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation14.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
District spending per student$10,708
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Holloway High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2016
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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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The neighborhood

Where Holloway 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,444/100K

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

$60,389

Median home value

$347,100

Median rent

$1,157/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Genesis Teen Learning Center @ Rutherford CountyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–110.5 mi9Compare →
Central Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–120.6 mi1,212Compare →
Middle Tennessee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–122.1 mi655Compare →
Cedar Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private5–122.2 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rutherford County

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#21 of 50
District spending per student
$10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Holloway High School

Holloway High School is a public high school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holloway High School

What grades does Holloway High School serve?

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

How many students attend Holloway High School?

Holloway High School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holloway High School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holloway High School rank in TN?

Holloway High School ranks #897 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Holloway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holloway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Holloway High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holloway High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holloway High School a charter school?

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

Is Holloway High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 37130)
57,768
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
33
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 37130; 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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