Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Frank Hughes 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank Hughes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frank Hughes School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frank Hughes 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 Frank Hughes School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
93%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Hughes School's ranking?
Frank Hughes School is ranked #1385 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Frank Hughes School often compared to?
Frank Hughes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collinwood High School, Wayne County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank Hughes School?
The graduation rate of Frank Hughes School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frank Hughes School?
304 students attend Frank Hughes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Frank Hughes School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Hughes School?
Frank Hughes School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frank Hughes School offer ?
Frank Hughes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Frank Hughes School part of?
Frank Hughes School is part of Wayne County School District.
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