Best Public Schools in Cedar Hill, TN

The city of Cedar Hill, Tennessee is home to two schools - Jo Byrns High School and Jo Byrns Elementary School, both part of the Robertson County school district.

Based on the data, Jo Byrns Elementary School appears to be the stronger-performing school in the area. While the Robertson County district as a whole is ranked 104 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and rated 1 out of 5 stars, Jo Byrns Elementary has a higher statewide ranking and rating compared to Jo Byrns High School. In the 2024-2025 school year, Jo Byrns Elementary ranked 528 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and received a 2-star rating, while Jo Byrns High School ranked 305 out of 389 Tennessee high schools and received a 1-star rating.

Jo Byrns Elementary School also outperforms the county and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 51.8% of Jo Byrns Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.4% in Robertson County and 42.2% statewide. In contrast, Jo Byrns High School consistently underperforms the county and state averages. Additionally, Jo Byrns Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $17,018 compared to $13,654 at Jo Byrns High School, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.