Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 1,648 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #256 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,648 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Summit High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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