Brentwood High School

Summary:

Brentwood High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brentwood, Tennessee, part of the highly-ranked Williamson County school district. This top-performing school has consistently been one of the best in the state, ranking within the top 15 Tennessee high schools for over a decade.

Brentwood High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 85.9% of students proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to 75.6% in Williamson County and just 45.3% statewide. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 80.74% White, 2.08% African American, 3.3% Hispanic, and 9.49% Asian students. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Ravenwood High School and Renaissance High School. Brentwood High School's students perform exceptionally well across different subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and special education students.

Despite spending less per student ($9,292 in 2020-2021) than some nearby schools like Valor Flagship Academy ($19,566) and Glencliff High School ($13,265), Brentwood High School consistently outperforms the state and county averages, as well as many other high schools in the Davidson County and Williamson County districts. This efficient use of resources and exceptional academic outcomes make Brentwood High School a standout example of excellence in public education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5304 Murray LN
       Brentwood, TN  37027


(615) 472-4220

District: Williamson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,533 Help


Feeder schools for Brentwood High School:

Elementary:    Edmondson Elementary
    Lipscomb Elementary
    Scales Elementary
Middle:    Brentwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,647

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Asian:
8.9%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.6% Help


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Compare Details Brentwood High School ranks better than 98% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked high schools in the Williamson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brentwood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Asian (8.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brentwood High School is 19.4. 9 high schools in the Williamson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Brentwood High School employs 84.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brentwood High School is $10,533. 7 high schools in the Williamson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brentwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood High School 8th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Brentwood High School in the ranking list.)

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Williamson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamson County 2nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brentwood High School

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Rank History for all students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 98.47 1st 267 99.6%
2011 88.76 14th 273 94.9%
2012 97.19 2nd 269 99.3%
2013 87.70 11th 285 96.1%
2014 83.98 14th 296 95.3%
2015 90.58 8th 300 97.3%
2016 87.65 13th 351 96.3%
2017 91.71 3rd 273 98.9%
2018 94.81 6th 341 98.2%
2019 93.21 11th 342 96.8%
2021 86.77 15th 347 95.7%
2022 89.35 11th 358 96.9%
2023 90.19 11th 384 97.1%
2024 93.92 8th 392 98.0%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.64 14th 159 91.2%
2019 72.51 11th 127 91.3%
2021 76.28 8th 125 93.6%
2022 88.78 3rd 151 98.0%
2023 81.80 9th 154 94.2%
2024 75.06 16th 183 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.97 10th 337 97.0%
2021 83.96 17th 340 95.0%
2022 89.68 9th 350 97.4%
2023 87.98 13th 366 96.4%
2024 93.45 9th 365 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.71 14th 329 95.7%
2021 89.14 7th 332 97.9%
2022 88.92 16th 349 95.4%
2023 92.63 8th 359 97.8%
2024 93.85 8th 366 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 4th 47 91.5%
2019 78.23 7th 45 84.4%
2021 70.29 13th 48 72.9%
2022 80.16 6th 47 87.2%
2023 62.87 17th 45 62.2%
2024 76.11 9th 47 80.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.00 5th 199 97.5%
2019 99.86 1st 187 99.5%
2021 90.67 3rd 208 98.6%
2022 89.00 7th 222 96.8%
2023 93.07 5th 239 97.9%
2024 85.64 16th 240 93.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.14 14th 159 91.2%
2019 83.68 13th 153 91.5%
2021 81.97 10th 180 94.4%
2022 98.67 1st 189 99.5%
2023 96.75 4th 202 98.0%
2024 99.80 1st 209 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Brentwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 9th 307 97.1%
2019 90.43 17th 301 94.4%
2021 83.89 18th 306 94.1%
2022 84.94 19th 312 93.9%
2023 88.50 14th 325 95.7%
2024 90.69 12th 326 96.3%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brentwood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1135 9 5 5 0 n/a n/a -3 1151
1989 1119 10 8 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 1140
1990 1116 12 9 3 5 n/a n/a 0 1145
1991 1174 21 6 0 0 n/a n/a 4 1205
1992 1186 21 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1993 1184 21 16 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1232
1994 1271 24 28 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1337
1995 1540 29 44 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1627
1996 1540 29 44 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1627
1997 1368 22 42 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1444
1998 1381 69 19 14 2 n/a n/a 1 1486
1999 1450 30 46 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1540
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1564 1564
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1725 1725
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1507 1507
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1507 1507
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1362 1362
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1308 1308
2006 1243 44 66 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1369
2007 1353 57 69 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1494
2008 1328 57 68 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1479
2009 1329 61 66 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1482
2010 1338 61 71 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1496
2011 1357 62 72 14 4 6 1 0 1516
2012 1403 56 71 12 2 4 2 0 1550
2013 1413 48 95 36 1 2 2 0 1597
2014 1336 49 92 40 0 1 73 0 1591
2015 1415 52 116 60 1 0 45 0 1689
2016 1485 54 131 60 1 0 44 0 1775
2017 1452 50 149 59 0 0 50 0 1760
2018 1414 49 145 63 0 1 58 0 1730
2019 1401 50 149 60 0 1 60 0 1721
2020 1387 45 158 62 1 1 68 0 1722
2021 1380 48 172 63 3 1 72 0 1739
2022 1404 37 181 59 2 0 73 0 1756
2023 1396 36 164 57 1 0 75 0 1729
2024 1326 35 147 57 1 1 80 0 1647

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Brentwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1151 58.0 19.8 n/a
1989 1140 59.0 19.3 n/a
1990 1145 59.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1205 52.0 23.1 n/a
1992 1213 46.0 26.3 n/a
1993 1232 46.0 26.8 n/a
1994 1337 56.0 23.9 n/a
1995 1627 86.0 18.9 n/a
1996 1627 86.0 18.9 n/a
1997 1444 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1540 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1564 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1725 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1507 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1507 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1362 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1308 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1369 69.1 19.8 n/a
2007 1494 79.9 18.7 2.4
2008 1479 75.8 19.5 2.5
2009 1482 79.6 18.6 3.7
2010 1496 79.7 18.7 3.3
2011 1516 77.0 19.6 4.7
2012 1550 79.0 19.6 4.9
2013 1597 82.9 19.2 4
2014 1591 85.0 18.7 4.5
2015 1689 90.0 18.7 3.8
2016 1775 97.0 18.2 2.7
2017 1760 96.0 18.3 n/a
2018 1730 96.7 17.8 n/a
2019 1721 90.8 18.9 n/a
2020 1722 88.8 19.3 1.6
2021 1739 85.3 20.3 n/a
2022 1756 88.7 19.7 n/a
2023 1729 87.1 19.8 n/a
2024 1647 84.8 19.4 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 Brentwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1151 58.0 19.8 n/a
1989 1140 59.0 19.3 n/a
1990 1145 59.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1205 52.0 23.1 n/a
1992 1213 46.0 26.3 n/a
1993 1232 46.0 26.8 n/a
1994 1337 56.0 23.9 n/a
1995 1627 86.0 18.9 n/a
1996 1627 86.0 18.9 n/a
1997 1444 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1540 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1564 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1725 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1507 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1507 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1362 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1308 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1369 69.1 19.8 n/a
2007 1494 79.9 18.7 2.4
2008 1479 75.8 19.5 2.5
2009 1482 79.6 18.6 3.7
2010 1496 79.7 18.7 3.3
2011 1516 77.0 19.6 4.7
2012 1550 79.0 19.6 4.9
2013 1597 82.9 19.2 4
2014 1591 85.0 18.7 4.5
2015 1689 90.0 18.7 3.8
2016 1775 97.0 18.2 2.7
2017 1760 96.0 18.3 n/a
2018 1730 96.7 17.8 n/a
2019 1721 90.8 18.9 n/a
2020 1722 88.8 19.3 1.6
2021 1739 85.3 20.3 n/a
2022 1756 88.7 19.7 n/a
2023 1729 87.1 19.8 n/a
2024 1647 84.8 19.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brentwood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $88 (1.0%) $8,104 (96.3%) $8,417
2020 $106 (1.2%) $8,629 (96.4%) $8,949
2021 $170 (1.8%) $8,915 (95.9%) $9,292
2022 $89 (0.9%) $9,015 (96.2%) $9,374
2023 $140 (1.3%) $10,010 (95.0%) $10,533

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brentwood High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 342 High schoolsRanks 11th of 384 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Brentwood High School)29.733.2
 3.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Williamson County)39.530.9
 8.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Brentwood High School)73.580.9
 7.4%
   9th Grade English I (Williamson County)61.668.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Brentwood High School)9593.3
 1.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)93.891.6
 2.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Brentwood High School)90.989.9
 1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)86.988
 1.1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Brentwood High School)80.393.4
 13.1%
   10th Grade English II (Williamson County)72.984.6
 11.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Brentwood High School)53.534.2
 19.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)53.945.9
 8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Brentwood High School)40.629.5
 11.1%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)36.438.2
 1.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Brentwood High School)5862.5
 4.5%
   11th Grade US History (Williamson County)53.970.1
 16.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Brentwood High School)28.732.8
 4.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Williamson County)57.848.7
 9.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Brentwood High School)69.266.8
 2.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Williamson County)57.760.2
 2.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Brentwood High School)55.662.4
 6.8%
   All Grades US History (Williamson County)53.470.1
 16.7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Brentwood High School)73.480.9
 7.5%
   All Grades English I (Williamson County)61.268
 6.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Brentwood High School)80.392.7
 12.4%
   All Grades English II (Williamson County)72.284
 11.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Brentwood High School)73.460.4
 13%
   All Grades Geometry (Williamson County)68.663
 5.6%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17211729
 0.5%
African American5036
 28%
American Indian01
Asian149164
 10.1%
Hispanic6057
 5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White14011396
 0.4%
Two or More Races6075
 25%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood High School

Brentwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edmondson Elementary
Elementary : Lipscomb Elementary
Elementary : Scales Elementary
Middle : Brentwood Middle School

Students at Brentwood High School are 81% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,647 students attended Brentwood High School.

Yes! Brentwood High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 392 Tennessee high schools.


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