Barry Tatum Academy

205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
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Bottom 50%
Serving 85 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 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Barry Tatum Academy's student population of 85 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
85 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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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 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1599 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
31%
11-19%
37%
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
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Black
23%
21%
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White
53%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Barry Tatum Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 schools are Barry Tatum Academy often compared to?
Barry Tatum Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Watertown High School, Wilson Co Adult High School by visitors of our site.
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?
85 students attend Barry Tatum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Barry Tatum Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has a student ration of 3:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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