- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hendersonville, TN
T. W. Hunter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for T. W. Hunter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402001664
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. W. Hunter Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 532
- students enrolled
T. W. Hunter Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
T. W. Hunter Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 470402001664 · Hendersonville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
T. W. Hunter Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
T. W. Hunter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 532
T. W. Hunter Middle School
532 students
What this shows T. W. Hunter Middle School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. W. Hunter Middle School compares
T. W. Hunter Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, T. W. Hunter Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. W. Hunter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. W. Hunter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Hendersonville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. W. Hunter Middle School
How many students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School?
T. W. Hunter Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hendersonville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. W. Hunter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. W. Hunter Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. W. Hunter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at T. W. Hunter Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. W. Hunter Middle School?
T. W. Hunter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 T. W. Hunter Middle School rank among middle schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides T. W. Hunter Middle School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.