Gallatin Senior High School

Gallatin Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Dan P Herron Dr,  Gallatin, TN
Sumner County Schools
3.9
3.5
1,677 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Ron Becker
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
82.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
27.6%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
49.6%
Black
23.4%
Hispanic
21.3%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 305 Students
Volunteer State Community College 303 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 295 Students
Western Kentucky University 227 Students
Tennessee Technological University 199 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 197 Students
Austin Peay State University 195 Students
Belmont University 189 Students
Tennessee State University 130 Students
East Tennessee State University 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 117 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Education 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Small Business Management 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 257 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/27/2025
Gallatin High School is a great school to go to academically and culturally wise because there's so many opportunities that are available for students to access for future job opportunities.
5.0 Senior
11/11/2024
Over the past years of high school i have learned so much i learned the good , the bad and even on a behavior level it was good and bad ! I can honestly say that iv'e learned alot fr this school and it has taught me who i am today i will always congratulate this school!
3.0
6/10/2024
The best program there is the advanced Math track and all the CTE programs they have. The worst part is how bad the track is and how some of the bathrooms are.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/12/2025
I have had 5 students go through GHS. No school is perfect but as far as administration and pride there is not a better school in the county. When Liberty was built we were zoned for it. All of our kids that finished at Gallatin said the last must go to Gallatin because it was great and tradition. I...
1.0 parent
9/14/2023
My son went to this school an had an IEP they did not follow through with anything we agreed to plus fights happening all the time no good security their kids come an go whenever they want the whole school system is unorganized an unprofessional had to move away to get my son out of that school.
4.0 other
1/23/2023
I am currently a college student, and would easily say GHS decently prepared me for it.
5.0 parent
7/27/2018
We have nothing but good to say. Some in our city feel like GHS is not as high quality as the other options available around us. But we have had the best experiences at GHS. The spirit and history of GHS is deeply rooted and it creates a sense of pride and closeness among the students. Not every tea...

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Gallatin Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gallatin, TN, in the Gallatin neighborhood, and is served by the Sumner County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,677 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Gallatin Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $526,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gallatin Senior High, R.T. Fisher Alternative School, E. B. Wilson High School, and more. Learn more about what Gallatin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gallatin Senior High School.

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