Springfield High School vs. Jo Byrns High School
Should you attend Springfield High School or Jo Byrns High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Jo Byrns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,223 students in grades 9-12, Springfield 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,223 students
559 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1372 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
73
Grade 7 Students
-
98
Grade 8 Students
-
69
Grade 9 Students
277
73
Grade 10 Students
307
75
Grade 11 Students
324
88
Grade 12 Students
315
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
37%
15%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
42%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
