Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, Sheffield 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Graduation Rate
: 55-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Sheffield 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 Sheffield High School is 0.52, 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.
Sheffield High School is ranked #1718 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheffield High School?
The graduation rate of Sheffield High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sheffield High School?
543 students attend Sheffield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sheffield High School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield High School?
Sheffield High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sheffield High School offer ?
Sheffield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheffield High School part of?
As a parent I have visited Sheffield High School on many occasions and was not happy or satisfied with the students uniform, their appearance and behavior.
I think the teachers are not very concerned about the students. I have asked on different occasions why are anyone enforcing the dress code guidelines and one of the staff members told me that it was a fad and faze that the students are going through and they will change.
I was sadden because if we are teaching our children at home that they are going to be face with many rules and regulations in life that they are should be ready to follow those rules no matter what their personal perferences are; the choices that our students make will make or break them for the rest of their lives. Sheffield High School could be a high performing school if the staff were more concern about the product they are grooming to go out into the world to represent them. Your underdogs (students) are only as strong as the (topdog) make them. They will end up putting out as little as they have received.
- Posted by Parent - minni
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Graduation Rate
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
