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Springfield High School

High School · Robertson County · Springfield, TN

A Robertson County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5240 Hwy 76 East, Springfield, TN 37172

  • Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$11,721
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Springfield High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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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The neighborhood

Where Springfield 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,308/100K

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

$71,103

Median home value

$282,000

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Innovation Academy of Robertson CountyEnrollment path unverified7.26–112.0 mi499Compare →
Robertson Co. Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.73–122.4 mi63Compare →
Robertson County Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.4 mi28Compare →
Robertson County Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.74–122.4 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Robertson County

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#15 of 22
District spending per student
$11,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Springfield High School

Springfield High School is a public high school in Springfield, TN, part of Robertson County, serving approximately 1,132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,266 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield High School

What grades does Springfield High School serve?

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

How many students attend Springfield High School?

Springfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,132 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield High School rank in TN?

Springfield High School ranks #1,266 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Springfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield High 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 Springfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Springfield High School a charter school?

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

Is Springfield High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Robertson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 37172)
31,420
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
39.6
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 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 37172; 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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