Serving 1,227 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
1,227 students attend Hillsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hillsboro High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hillsboro High School offer ?
Hillsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro High School part of?
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