Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Sycamore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore High School's student population of 669 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Sycamore 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 Sycamore High School is 0.27, 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
#852 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sycamore High School's ranking?
Sycamore High School is ranked #852 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sycamore High School often compared to?
Sycamore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheatham Co Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sycamore High School?
The graduation rate of Sycamore High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sycamore High School?
669 students attend Sycamore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sycamore High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore High School?
Sycamore High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sycamore High School offer ?
Sycamore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore High School part of?
Sycamore High School is part of Cheatham County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/27/2021
Sycamore High is an amazing school. What is seen online is not what is shown in the building and the community? The teachers and staff not only teach but make bonds that last a lifetime. Not once have I ever felt negatively towards the school. Everyone does what they can to the best of their absolutes, and it really shows. I wouldn''t want to learn anywhere else.
1 3/16/2020
This school is not only almost always out of toilet paper but sees children as money they don't care if you have to pee multiple of my friends have actually gotten UTI's as a result the office is always on the phone and yesterday I had to eat a chicken sandwich with a fork because they ran out of buns and they still charged me the same amount there is no reason for this school to be soo unbelievably cheap and anyone who says different from here aren't real their probably all the staff or robots...
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