Williamson County Schools Match Best-Ever ACT Performance

FRANKLIN, TN — The 2016 graduates of Williamson County Schools averaged a 23.8 on the ACT, matching the district's best-ever performance in 2015.

The state average was 19.9 overall with a 19.4 among public school students. The national average was 20.8.

Superintendent Mike Looney praised the students and staff of Williamson County, but noted that the score is actually short of a school-board goal.

"Our ACT testing participation rate is exceptionally high, and when you compare our participation rate and our results, it is clear WCS students are second to none," said Looney. "I am confident the Class of 2017 will meet our School Board strategic plan goal of an average composite score of 24 on the ACT."

Seventy-two percent of the 2016 graduating class scored a composite of 21 or better, the benchmark for qualifying for the lottery-backed Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.

Brentwood High posted the highest average of any Williamson County school with a 26.3, and Renaissance High improved the most from last year, going from a 19.8 to a 22.4.

Here is the full list of average ACT composites for Williamson County high schools.

• Brentwood High - 26.3
• Centennial High - 21.9
• Fairview High - 20.8
• Franklin High - 24.9
• Independence High - 23.1
• Page High - 22.4
• Ravenwood High - 25.3
• Renaissance High - 22.4
• Summit High - 22.5

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