Springfield High School is a public high school located in Springfield, Tennessee, United States.
Serving 1,132 students in grades 9-12, Springfield 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Springfield High School's student population of 1,132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Better Citizens for America
School Rankings
Springfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
16%
21%
White
41%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springfield High School's ranking?
Springfield High School is ranked #1372 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Springfield High School often compared to?
Springfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier High School, White House Heritage High School, Jo Byrns High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School?
The graduation rate of Springfield High School is 85%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Springfield High School?
1,132 students attend Springfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Springfield High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Springfield High School offer ?
Springfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Springfield High School part of?
Springfield High School is part of Robertson County School District.
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