For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 9,200 students in Sumner County, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN are Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Station Camp High School and Hendersonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public high schools.
Sumner County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Station Camp High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sumner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Station Camp High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Bison Trl
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #33.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Cherokee Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6162
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #44.
Beech Sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3126 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,464 students
Rank: #55.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Hawkins Dr
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 644-2280
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 644-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Gallatin Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dan P. Herron Dr
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-2621
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Rank: #77.
E B Wilson
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 E Main St Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5417
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #88.
Portland High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #99.
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Wolfpack Way
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-3335
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-3335
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Nashville Pike, Wood Camp
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-3470
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-3470
Grades: 11-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School At Portla
Vocational School
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 745-3126
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 745-3126
Grades: 11-12
| 25 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
685 E. Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Sumner County, TN include Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Station Camp High School and Hendersonville High School. Sumner County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Sumner County?
12 public high schools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sumner County include: Gallatin Senior High School vs. Station Camp High School, Beech Sr High School vs. Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville High School vs. Beech Sr High School
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