Serving 151 students in grades 7-8, Halls Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halls Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Halls Junior High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Halls Junior High 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 Halls Junior High School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
19%
21%
White
70%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Halls Junior High School's ranking?
Halls Junior High School is ranked #1076 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
How many students attend Halls Junior High School?
151 students attend Halls Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Halls Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halls Junior High School?
Halls Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Halls Junior High School offer ?
Halls Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halls Junior High School part of?
Halls Junior High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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