Serving 373 students in grades 7-12, West Carroll Junior/senior 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 24% (which is lower 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 15% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Carroll Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Carroll Junior/senior High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Carroll Junior/senior 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 West Carroll Junior/senior High School is 0.27, 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
#1470 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
8%
21%
White
85%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Carroll Junior/senior High School's ranking?
West Carroll Junior/senior High School is ranked #1470 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Carroll Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Carroll Junior/senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Carroll Junior/senior High School?
373 students attend West Carroll Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Carroll Junior/senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Carroll Junior/senior High School?
West Carroll Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Carroll Junior/senior High School offer ?
West Carroll Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Carroll Junior/senior High School part of?
West Carroll Junior/senior High School is part of West Carroll Special Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
West Carroll jr/sr High School is the BEST school in the whole state of Tennessee. I know this because i am a 8th grade student. I think that the oppertunitys at this school. The WC Band is the smallest in the world ,but just because we are small does not mean we don't ROCK!! I am a Flutist in the WC Band. Our football team is exeptionaly good. We have many clubs and teams that is for all ages and everyone enjoys them. The Cafatorium is HUGE and has a stage in the middle and 4 lunch lines. The Janitors keep the school very clean. The floors are washed once a day, not including being swept and waxed. The Parents get on there hands and knees to do anythng for us.
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