Serving 454 students in grades 6-12, B. T. Washington High School ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
B. T. Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. T. Washington High School is 0.04, 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.
B. T. Washington High School is ranked #1755 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of B. T. Washington High School?
The graduation rate of B. T. Washington High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend B. T. Washington High School?
454 students attend B. T. Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of B. T. Washington High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. T. Washington High School?
B. T. Washington High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does B. T. Washington High School offer ?
B. T. Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is B. T. Washington High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
