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#21 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 7% of private schools

Natchez Trace Youth Academy

High School · Waverly, TN

A private high school in Waverly, TN serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

415 SEVEN HAWKS LN, Waverly, TN 37185

  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,501.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Enrollment97
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Natchez Trace Youth Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average586/100K

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

$52,849

Median home value

$182,100

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White41.2%
Black37.1%
Two or More10.3%
Hispanic6.2%
Native American5.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Natchez Trace Youth Academy is listed in Waverly, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Natchez Trace Youth Academy

Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a private high school in Waverly, TN, serving approximately 97 students in grades 5th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Natchez Trace Youth Academy

What grades does Natchez Trace Youth Academy serve?

Natchez Trace Youth Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Natchez Trace Youth Academy?

Natchez Trace Youth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez Trace Youth Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Natchez Trace Youth Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Natchez Trace Youth Academy rank in TN?

Natchez Trace Youth Academy ranks #21 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Natchez Trace Youth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Natchez Trace Youth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Natchez Trace Youth Academy a private school?

Yes, Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Natchez Trace Youth Academy a religious school?

No, Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
231 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Humphreys County
Area population (ZIP 37185)
9,120
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
45.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 37185; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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