Serving 344 students in grades 6-12, South Fulton Middle / High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Fulton Middle / High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Fulton Middle / High School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Fulton Middle / 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 South Fulton Middle / High School is 0.33, 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
#564 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Fulton Middle / High School's ranking?
South Fulton Middle / High School is ranked #564 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Fulton Middle / High School often compared to?
South Fulton Middle / High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Fulton Middle / High School?
The graduation rate of South Fulton Middle / High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Fulton Middle / High School?
344 students attend South Fulton Middle / High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Fulton Middle / High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fulton Middle / High School?
South Fulton Middle / High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Fulton Middle / High School offer ?
South Fulton Middle / High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Fulton Middle / High School part of?
South Fulton Middle / High School is part of Obion County School District.
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