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#1067 of 1,786 schools in TN
Summertown High School
High School · Lawrence County · Summertown, TN
A Lawrence County high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
411 College ST, Summertown, TN 38483
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summertown High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Summertown 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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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
$60,281
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–11 | 3.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Loretto High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | Not available | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summertown High School is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summertown High School
Summertown High School is a public high school in Summertown, TN, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 387 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summertown High School
What grades does Summertown High School serve?
Summertown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Summertown High School?
Summertown High School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summertown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summertown High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summertown High School rank in TN?
Summertown High School ranks #1,067 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Summertown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summertown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Summertown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summertown High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summertown High School a charter school?
No, Summertown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summertown High School a Title I school?
No, Summertown High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (931) 964-3539
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38483)
- 7,133
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 38483; 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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