Serving 559 students in grades 6-12, Jo Byrns High School 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Byrns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jo Byrns High School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jo Byrns High School 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 Jo Byrns High School is 0.40, 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
#1372 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo Byrns High School's ranking?
Jo Byrns High School is ranked #1372 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jo Byrns High School often compared to?
Jo Byrns High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier High School, Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jo Byrns High School?
The graduation rate of Jo Byrns High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jo Byrns High School?
559 students attend Jo Byrns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jo Byrns High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jo Byrns High School?
Jo Byrns High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jo Byrns High School offer ?
Jo Byrns High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Jo Byrns High School part of?
Jo Byrns High School is part of Robertson County School District.
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