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#1026 of 1,786 schools in TN

Huntingdon High School

High School · Huntingdon Special School District · Huntingdon, TN

A Huntingdon Special School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

475 Mustang DR, Huntingdon, TN 38344

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$11,307
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Huntingdon High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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 Proficiency47%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Huntingdon 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated928/100K

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

$51,881

Median home value

$133,300

Median rent

$876/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carroll Co Tech CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–120.2 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Huntingdon Special School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Huntingdon High School is listed in Huntingdon Special School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Huntingdon High School

Huntingdon High School is a public high school in Huntingdon, TN, part of Huntingdon Special School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,026 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntingdon High School

What grades does Huntingdon High School serve?

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

How many students attend Huntingdon High School?

Huntingdon High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Huntingdon High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntingdon High School rank in TN?

Huntingdon High School ranks #1,026 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Huntingdon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntingdon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Huntingdon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntingdon High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Huntingdon High School a charter school?

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

Is Huntingdon High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 38344)
8,816
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
39.4
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 38344; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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