Below Average
#1637 of 1,786 schools in TN
Lavergne High School
High School · Rutherford County · Lavergne, TN
A Rutherford County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 Wolverine Trail, Lavergne, TN 37086
- Math 16% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lavergne High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low191/100K
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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
$79,285
Median home value
$268,700
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna West Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Smyrna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,254 | Compare → |
| Rutherford County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–12 | 4.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #48 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
Lavergne High School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavergne High School
Lavergne High School is a public high school in Lavergne, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 2,115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,637 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavergne High School
What grades does Lavergne High School serve?
Lavergne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lavergne High School?
Lavergne High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavergne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavergne High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavergne High School rank in TN?
Lavergne High School ranks #1,637 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lavergne High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavergne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lavergne High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavergne High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lavergne High School a charter school?
No, Lavergne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavergne High School a Title I school?
No, Lavergne High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (615) 904-3870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37086)
- 37,786
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
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 37086; 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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