Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center's student population of 79 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is 0.62, 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
#1713 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
47%
21%
White
39%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1713 out of 1,728 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
79 students attend Tipton County Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tipton County Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tipton County Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tipton County Alternative Learning Center part of?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is part of Tipton County School District.
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