Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Barry Tatum Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barry Tatum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barry Tatum Academy's student population of 46 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barry Tatum Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barry Tatum Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
19%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Tatum Academy's ranking?
Barry Tatum Academy is ranked #1599 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
46 students attend Barry Tatum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barry Tatum Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barry Tatum Academy offer ?
Barry Tatum Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barry Tatum Academy part of?
Barry Tatum Academy is part of Wilson County School District.
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