Serving 660 students in grades 9-12, Watertown 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Watertown 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 Watertown High School is 0.24, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
660 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Watertown High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watertown High School offer ?
Watertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watertown High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
