Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Westmoreland 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 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westmoreland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Westmoreland High School's student population of 526 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland High School is 0.15, 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
#612 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Westmoreland High School's ranking?
Westmoreland High School is ranked #612 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westmoreland High School often compared to?
Westmoreland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp High School, Portland High School, Gallatin Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmoreland High School?
The graduation rate of Westmoreland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westmoreland High School?
526 students attend Westmoreland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westmoreland High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmoreland High School?
Westmoreland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westmoreland High School offer ?
Westmoreland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westmoreland High School part of?
Westmoreland High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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