Serving 1,861 students in grades 9-12, Siegel High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Siegel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Siegel High School's student population of 1,861 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Siegel High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Siegel High School is 0.55, 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
#584 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
17%
21%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siegel High School's ranking?
Siegel High School is ranked #584 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Siegel High School often compared to?
Siegel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman High School, Riverdale High School, Oakland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Siegel High School?
The graduation rate of Siegel High School is 96%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Siegel High School?
1,861 students attend Siegel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Siegel High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siegel High School?
Siegel High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Siegel High School offer ?
Siegel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Siegel High School part of?
Siegel High School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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