Serving 349 students in grades 5-6, Sunny Hill Intermediate School 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny Hill Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunny Hill Intermediate School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sunny Hill Intermediate School 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 Sunny Hill Intermediate School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
67%
20%
White
23%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23.6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Hill Intermediate School's ranking?
Sunny Hill Intermediate School is ranked #1644 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hill Intermediate School?
349 students attend Sunny Hill Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sunny Hill Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sunny Hill Intermediate School offer ?
Sunny Hill Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunny Hill Intermediate School part of?
Sunny Hill Intermediate School is part of Haywood County School District.
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