Is Haywood High School a good school?

Haywood High School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Tennessee high schools.

How many students attend Haywood High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 820 students attended Haywood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Haywood High School?

Students at Haywood High School are 69% African American, 22% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Haywood High School?

Haywood High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anderson Early Childhood Elementary : East Side Elementary Elementary : Haywood Elementary Middle : Haywood Middle School Middle : Sunny Hill Intermediate School

Haywood High School

Summary:

Haywood High School is a public high school located in Brownsville, Tennessee, serving 820 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly African American (68.54%), with smaller percentages of White (22.2%), Hispanic (7.32%), and Asian (0.85%) students.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Haywood High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Tennessee high schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state and county averages. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Tennessee high schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's Hispanic students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of Tennessee high schools in recent years. This suggests the need for a more equitable and inclusive approach to education, addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved populations.

Nearby schools, such as Ripley High School and Crockett County High School, have different student-teacher ratios and per-student spending levels, which could provide insights into how to optimize the use of available funds to drive better student outcomes at Haywood High School. The school's persistent academic challenges and the presence of a potential bright spot in Hispanic student performance indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve learning outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1175 E College
Brownsville, TN 38012

(731) 772-1845

District: Haywood County

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,316

Feeder schools for Haywood High School:

Elementary:	Anderson Early Childhood
	East Side Elementary
	Haywood Elementary
Middle:	Haywood Middle School
	Sunny Hill Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 820

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.5%

White:

22.2%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Haywood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Haywood High School is $13,316.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Haywood High School 339^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Haywood High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	35.94	208^th	267	22.1%
2011	18.54	251^st	273	8.1%
2012	10.39	258^th	269	4.1%
2013	26.32	269^th	285	5.6%
2014	23.96	266^th	296	10.1%
2015	29.50	263^rd	300	12.3%
2016	19.51	292^nd	351	16.8%
2017	22.21	233^rd	273	14.7%
2018	21.18	287^th	341	15.8%
2019	17.25	301^st	342	12.0%
2021	15.65	304^th	347	12.4%
2022	10.98	325^th	358	9.2%
2023	10.99	350^th	384	8.9%
2024	15.64	339^th	392	13.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.61	72^nd	125	42.4%
2024	21.46	163^rd	183	10.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	20.98	272^nd	308	11.7%
2019	17.77	279^th	302	7.6%
2021	17.92	280^th	317	11.7%
2023	19.48	290^th	330	12.1%
2024	11.93	326^th	337	3.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	18.71	291^st	337	13.6%
2021	14.24	302^nd	340	11.2%
2022	9.26	326^th	350	6.9%
2023	9.21	344^th	366	6.0%
2024	13.43	330^th	365	9.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	17.45	285^th	329	13.4%
2021	19.11	287^th	332	13.6%
2022	13.39	314^th	349	10.0%
2023	10.46	332^nd	359	7.5%
2024	16.83	320^th	366	12.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.89	126^th	199	36.7%
2019	21.29	163^rd	187	12.8%
2021	21.43	174^th	208	16.3%
2023	14.20	221^st	239	7.5%
2024	14.85	224^th	240	6.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	49.66	68^th	159	57.2%
2019	64.81	35^th	153	77.1%
2021	45.75	81^st	180	55.0%
2022	56.78	51^st	189	73.0%
2023	49.39	82^nd	202	59.4%
2024	23.21	176^th	209	15.8%

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Rank History for White students at Haywood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	42.44	169^th	307	45.0%
2019	34.00	207^th	301	31.2%
2021	25.48	248^th	306	19.0%
2022	15.37	296^th	312	5.1%
2023	14.89	307^th	325	5.5%
2024	45.74	160^th	326	50.9%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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The principal, Dorothy Bond, has called for expulsion or suspension of students who are part of the LGBT community. She does not advocate the separation of state and religion and persecutes her own students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Haywood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	469	716	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1188
1989	454	677	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1990	455	667	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1991	455	709	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1174
1992	457	711	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1993	416	798	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1994	424	846	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1285
1995	422	806	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
1996	422	806	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
1997	404	754	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	-15	1154
1998	356	672	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	1	1045
1999	369	612	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1001
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1026	1026
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	944	944
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	924	924
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	924	924
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	915	915
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	943	943
2006	264	695	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	999
2007	257	668	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	966
2008	257	638	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
2009	261	659	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
2010	268	646	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
2011	273	634	2	35	1	0	0	0	945
2012	269	638	0	53	1	0	0	0	961
2013	258	599	1	53	0	0	0	0	911
2014	244	599	3	60	0	0	0	0	906
2015	253	570	2	74	0	0	0	0	899
2016	258	603	3	62	0	0	0	0	926
2017	242	585	2	61	0	0	1	0	891
2018	230	609	4	45	0	0	2	0	890
2019	219	577	3	58	0	0	1	0	858
2020	194	562	4	54	0	0	2	0	816
2021	195	544	4	52	0	0	3	0	798
2022	186	545	3	58	0	0	8	0	800
2023	182	562	7	60	0	0	9	0	820

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Haywood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1188	62.0	19.1	n/a
1989	1134	62.0	18.2	n/a
1990	1125	62.0	18.1	n/a
1991	1174	61.0	19.2	n/a
1992	1178	61.0	19.3	n/a
1993	1224	61.0	20.1	n/a
1994	1285	61.0	21.1	n/a
1995	1237	77.0	16.1	n/a
1996	1237	77.0	16.1	n/a
1997	1154	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1045	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1001	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1026	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	944	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	943	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	999	52.0	19.2	n/a
2007	966	56.6	17.1	64.5
2008	932	56.7	16.4	65.3
2009	957	60.8	15.7	65.1
2010	954	70.3	13.5	72.4
2011	945	68.3	13.8	71.7
2012	961	68.4	14.0	74.4
2013	911	67.3	13.5	71.9
2014	906	66.3	13.6	75.3
2015	899	62.0	14.5	63.1
2016	926	62.0	14.9	65.9
2017	891	61.5	14.4	n/a
2018	890	69.0	12.8	n/a
2019	858	62.0	13.8	n/a
2020	816	63.8	12.7	n/a
2021	798	60.0	13.2	n/a
2022	800	62.0	12.9	n/a
2023	820	62.0	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Haywood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1188	62.0	19.1	n/a
1989	1134	62.0	18.2	n/a
1990	1125	62.0	18.1	n/a
1991	1174	61.0	19.2	n/a
1992	1178	61.0	19.3	n/a
1993	1224	61.0	20.1	n/a
1994	1285	61.0	21.1	n/a
1995	1237	77.0	16.1	n/a
1996	1237	77.0	16.1	n/a
1997	1154	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1045	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1001	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1026	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	944	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	943	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	999	52.0	19.2	n/a
2007	966	56.6	17.1	64.5
2008	932	56.7	16.4	65.3
2009	957	60.8	15.7	65.1
2010	954	70.3	13.5	72.4
2011	945	68.3	13.8	71.7
2012	961	68.4	14.0	74.4
2013	911	67.3	13.5	71.9
2014	906	66.3	13.6	75.3
2015	899	62.0	14.5	63.1
2016	926	62.0	14.9	65.9
2017	891	61.5	14.4	n/a
2018	890	69.0	12.8	n/a
2019	858	62.0	13.8	n/a
2020	816	63.8	12.7	n/a
2021	798	60.0	13.2	n/a
2022	800	62.0	12.9	n/a
2023	820	62.0	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Haywood High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$865 (7.1%)	$10,582 (86.5%)	$12,238
2020	$752 (6.4%)	$10,324 (87.3%)	$11,832
2021	$1,394 (11.4%)	$10,389 (84.9%)	$12,241
2022	$2,034 (15.5%)	$10,536 (80.1%)	$13,150
2023	$1,620 (12.2%)	$10,973 (82.4%)	$13,316

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Haywood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 301^st of 342 High schools	Ranks 350^th of 384 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English I (Haywood High School)	14.5	10.7	3.8%
9th Grade English I (Haywood County)	14.5	10.7	3.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Haywood High School)	56.3	73.3	17%
9th Grade Geometry (Haywood County)	56.3	73.3	17%
9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	79	72.8	6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Haywood High School)	60	14.3	45.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Haywood County)	60	14.3	45.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Haywood High School)	26.5	14.4	12.1%
10th Grade English II (Haywood County)	26.5	14.4	12.1%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
All Grades US History (Haywood High School)	8.4	16.7	8.3%
All Grades US History (Haywood County)	8.4	16.7	8.3%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	37.7	9.1%
All Grades English I (Haywood High School)	12.4	10.2	2.2%
All Grades English I (Haywood County)	12.4	10.2	2.2%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Haywood High School)	25.6	13.7	11.9%
All Grades English II (Haywood County)	25.6	13.7	11.9%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Haywood High School)	12.7	8.7	4%
All Grades Geometry (Haywood County)	12.7	8.7	4%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	858	820	4.4%
African American	577	562	2.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	58	60	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	219	182	16.9%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%

Schools Near Haywood High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Haywood High School	Public	9-12	1175 E College	Brownsville	38012	Haywood County	Haywood County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 772-1845	820	62	13.2		182 (22.2%)	562 (68.5%)	60 (7.3%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	15.6	339^th of 392 public high schools	13.5%		11	350^th of 384 public high schools	8.9%	11			66.7		8.5		21.4	12.0	19.9	14.0	15.4	13.9	13.3	13.5	24.3	23.3	6.3	6.2	$13,316	$1,621	$10,973
Crockett County High School	Public	9-12	2014 Highway 88	Alamo	38001	Crockett County	Crockett County	No	No	No	No	(731) 696-4525	888	54	16.5		592 (66.7%)	106 (11.9%)	170 (19.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.1%)	60.2	119^th of 392 public high schools	69.6%		59.3	120^th of 384 public high schools	68.8%	1	34.2	34.0		35.6	35.2	87.5	37.9		42.3		54.5	54.6	38.3	37.3	37.4	36.8	29.2	28.8	$9,111	$679	$7,781
Ripley High School	Public	9-12	254 Jefferson ST	Ripley	38063	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 635-2642	658	38	17.1		241 (36.6%)	372 (56.5%)	24 (3.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	9.9	367^th of 392 public high schools	6.4%		11.7	349^th of 384 public high schools	9.1%	18	9.1	7.9	13.0				15.8		12.2				11.8	11.7	15.1	11.9	9.7	6.7	$11,881	$1,328	$9,733

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