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701 North Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
Rating
:
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (931) 879-8101
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12,Alvin C. York Institute ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvin C. York Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Alvin C. York Institute's student population of 490 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alvin C. York Institute ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alvin C. York Institute is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (TN)
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alvin C York Institute School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin C. York Institute's ranking?
Alvin C. York Institute is ranked #529 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alvin C. York Institute often compared to?
Alvin C. York Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkrange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvin C. York Institute?
The graduation rate of Alvin C. York Institute is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alvin C. York Institute?
490 students attend Alvin C. York Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alvin C. York Institute students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Alvin C. York Institute offer ?
Alvin C. York Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alvin C. York Institute part of?
Alvin C. York Institute is part of Alvin C York Institute School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Alvin C. York Institute vs. Clarkrange High School
The nearest high school to Alvin C.York Institute is Fentress Co Adult High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pine Haven Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-8 | 551 students 0.3 miles 800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
0.3
PK-8
551
Fentress Co Adult High School
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students 1 miles 218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
1
9-12
3
York Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-8 | 391 students 1.4 miles 218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
1.4
PK-8
391
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: PK-8 | 386 students 5.4 miles 220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
5.4
PK-8
386
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-8 | 632 students 14.1 miles 5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
14.1
PK-8
632
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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