- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, TN
Brentwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453001894
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,588
- students enrolled
Brentwood High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Brentwood, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Brentwood High School held near 1,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.1 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 470453001894 · Brentwood, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Brentwood High School held near 1,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.1 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Brentwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- This school
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- Nolensville Hi
Nolensville High School
1,491 students
What this shows Brentwood High School reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentwood High School compares
Brentwood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Brentwood High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nolensville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Brentwood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentwood High School
How many students attend Brentwood High School?
Brentwood High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,729 (2022-23) → 1,647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Brentwood, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood High School?
Brentwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brentwood High School rank among public schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Brentwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Brentwood High School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.