For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 918 students in Baxter, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Baxter, TN is Upperman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Baxter, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upperman High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baxter, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upperman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6950 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baxter, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baxter, TN include Upperman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter?
1 public high schools are located in Baxter.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?
Baxter public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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