- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Hill, TN
Summit High School
Federal NCES profile for Summit High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453002275
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,609
- students enrolled
Summit High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Spring Hill, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Summit High School held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 470453002275 · Spring Hill, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,609 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Summit High School held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Summit 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
- This school
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- Nolensville Hi
Nolensville High School
1,491 students
What this shows Summit High School reports 1,609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit High School compares
Summit 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,609
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Summit High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Summit 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 |
| Brentwood 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 Summit 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
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Spring Hill
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 (~1,609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit High School
How many students attend Summit High School?
Summit High School has 1,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Hill, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,708 (2022-23) → 1,648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit High School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit High School?
The largest demographic group at Summit High School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit High School?
Summit High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Summit High School rank among public schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Summit 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.