Summary
Jo Byrns High School is a public high school located in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 555 students. The school is part of the Robertson County School District, which is ranked 104 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jo Byrns High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with a ranking between 211-305 out of 347-392 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on TNReady assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, particularly in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The school's graduation rates have been inconsistent, ranging from 76.7% to 98.7%, and its dropout rates have been high, ranging from 6.7% to 19.3%, significantly above the state average. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with lower proficiency rates for Hispanic students and students with disabilities.
Interestingly, the nearby high schools, such as East Robertson High School, Greenbrier High School, and Springfield High School, generally perform better than Jo Byrns High School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates, as well as lower dropout rates and chronic absenteeism. While Jo Byrns High School has seen an increase in per-student spending, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to address other factors, such as instructional practices, school climate, and support for struggling students, to drive meaningful improvements.
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