High Schools in Rutherford County

The Rutherford County school district in Tennessee is home to 12 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The schools vary significantly in size, with student populations ranging from 56 at Daniel McKee Alternative School to 2,446 at Stewarts Creek High School. The high schools in this district demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some schools, such as Central Magnet School, consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with lower proficiency rates.

Among the standout schools in the Rutherford County district, Central Magnet School is a public magnet school that ranks #2 in the state and boasts exceptional student performance, with 92.1% proficiency in Algebra II and 93.9% proficiency in Algebra I. Siegel High School and Oakland High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking 51st and 68th, respectively, out of 389 Tennessee high schools.

The data reveals that while the district's overall four-year graduation rate is 89.2% and the dropout rate is 6.7%, there is significant variation in student outcomes across the different high schools. The spending per student ranges from $10,092 at Stewarts Creek High School to $22,621 at Holloway High School, but this does not necessarily correlate with academic performance. The student-teacher ratios also vary, from 7.2 at Holloway High School to 17.0 at Stewarts Creek High School.