Jo Byrns High School

jbhs.rcstn.net

559 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Jo Byrns High School, located in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the Robertson County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students, staff, and families are deeply connected. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing college and career readiness while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages personalized student growth.

Beyond academics, Jo Byrns High School is well-known for its strong school spirit, particularly in athletics, where the "Red Devils" are a central focus of local pride. The school actively promotes extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of clubs, sports, and organizations that help students develop leadership skills and build lasting relationships. By balancing traditional educational values with modern instructional practices, Jo Byrns remains dedicated to preparing its graduates to be productive and successful members of their community.

559

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jo Byrns High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	82
Black	28
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
427 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (14.7 %)
Black
28 (5.0 %)
Two or More
21 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Robertson County
Phone:	(615)696-2251
Website:	http://jbhs.rcstn.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 69

Grade 9 73

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 83