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#1255 of 1,786 schools in TN
Red Boiling Springs School
High School · Macon County · Red Boiling Springs, TN
A Macon County high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 Hillcrest DR, Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Red Boiling Springs School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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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Where Red Boiling Springs School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Boiling Springs), 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
$33,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Macon County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 967 | 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.
Macon County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Boiling Springs School is listed in Macon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Boiling Springs School
Red Boiling Springs School is a public high school in Red Boiling Springs, TN, part of Macon County, serving approximately 351 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Boiling Springs School
What grades does Red Boiling Springs School serve?
Red Boiling Springs School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Red Boiling Springs School?
Red Boiling Springs School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Boiling Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Boiling Springs School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Boiling Springs School rank in TN?
Red Boiling Springs School ranks #1,255 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Red Boiling Springs School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Boiling Springs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Red Boiling Springs School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Boiling Springs School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Red Boiling Springs School a charter school?
No, Red Boiling Springs School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Boiling Springs School a Title I school?
No, Red Boiling Springs School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (615) 699-3125
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 37150)
- 4,363
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 37150; 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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