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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
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Matriculation A-
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community B-
Reviews A-
College Matriculation 72 acres of countryside
Since 1893, Baylor has been one of the premier college-preparatory schools in the U.S. Our beautiful 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and only five minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Students enjoy the benefits that come from small classes, a unique leadership program and innovative curriculum, an exceptional faculty that includes 100 educators with advanced degrees, vast extracurricular choices, and nationally recognized athletic teams. Graduates are admitted to colleges and universities nationwide, including some of the most selective schools in the world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$67300
Enrollment
1079
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$250 millions
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
15
Boarding %
30

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#28 Tufts University 1 +
#28 University of Florida 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#28 Wake Forest University 1 +
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +
#48 University of Georgia 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Trinity University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1 +
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#63 Agnes Scott College 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
LAC #13 Davidson College 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#68 Texas A&M University 1 +
#70 Wofford College 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#79 North Carolina State University 1 +
#83 Elon University 1 +
#83 Michigan State University 1 +
#83 Texas Christian University 1 +
#85 Lake Forest College 1 +
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#99 University of Utah 1 +
#100 Saint Mary's College 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#124 Presbyterian College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
#136 Samford University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Central Florida 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 Florida International University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#182 Belmont University 1 +
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1 +
#194 Mississippi State University 1 +
#202 University of Wyoming 1 +
#212 University of New Mexico 1 +
LAC #46 Furman University 1 +
LAC #46 Trinity College 1 +
LAC #50 The University of the South 1 +
LAC #55 Centre College 1 +
#317 East Tennessee State University 1 +
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1 +
Austin Peay State University 1 +
Barry University 1 +
Butler University 1 +
Carson-Newman University 1 +
Charleston Southern University 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1 +
Florida Southern College 1 +
Jacksonville University 1 +
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1 +
Maryville College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Murray State University 1 +
Northumbria University 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
Reichman University IDC Herzliya 1 +
Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
Tennessee Technological University 1 +
Tennessee Wesleyan University 1 +
United States Coast Guard Academy 1 +
Universidad Catolica de Valencia 1 +
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1 +
University of Glasgow 1 +
University of Lynchburg 1 +
University of North Georgia 1 +
University of Oxford 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
University of Tennessee: Chattanooga 1 +
Western Kentucky University 1 +
Wingate University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 54 124 122 83 52
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#3 Harvard College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#5 Yale University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#7 Duke University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Brown University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#12 University of Chicago 1 1 + 1 + 3
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 2 1 + 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#22 Georgetown University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 4 2 1 + 1 + 9
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 2 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 2 1 + 3
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of Southern California 1 1
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 1 + 1 + 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 2 2
#35 New York University 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 2 4
#39 Boston College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 3 4 1 + 1 + 10
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 3 1 + 5
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 2 4 1 + 1 + 9
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 1 + 3
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1 + 1 + 3
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#53 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Florida State University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1 1 + 1 + 3
#60 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1 2
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#67 George Washington University 1 + 3 2 1 + 1 + 8
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 + 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 + 3
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 3 2 1 + 6
#89 University of South Florida 2 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Southern Methodist University 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
#93 Auburn University 1 + 3 9 1 + 14
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 2 2 1 + 1 + 7
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1 2
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 23 21 1 + 46
#105 American University 2 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#105 George Mason University 1 1
#115 Howard University 1 + 1 + 2
#115 University of San Francisco 1 + 1
#115 University of Utah 1 + 1 + 2
#124 Florida International University 1 + 1
#124 University of Central Florida 1 + 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 3 2 1 + 7
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 1
#124 James Madison University 1 1
#124 University of Denver 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#133 Elon University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#133 University of Dayton 1 1
#133 Chapman University 1 + 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 1 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 6 10 1 + 18
#142 University of Alabama at Birmingham 2 1 + 3
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#142 Oregon State University 1 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 + 1 + 2
#151 DePaul University 1 + 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 3 1 + 6
#163 University of Mississippi 1 + 8 5 1 + 15
#170 Mercer University 2 1 + 3
#178 Washington State University 1 1
#185 Samford University 1 + 3 2 1 + 7
#195 East Carolina University 1 1
#201 Xavier University 1 + 1
#216 Mississippi State University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#216 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1 1
#216 University of Wyoming 1 + 2 3
#227 Georgia State University 1 1
#236 Belmont University 1 + 2 1 + 4
#236 Lipscomb University 1 1
#236 Bethel University 1 1
#236 University of New Mexico 1 + 1
#269 George Fox University 1 1
#280 Hampton University 1 + 1
#303 Montana State University 1 1
#304 Radford University 1 1
#304 Middle Tennessee State University 5 1 + 6
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 1
#320 East Tennessee State University 1 + 4 1 + 6
#361 Western Kentucky University 1 + 1 2
#361 Carson-Newman University 1 + 1 2
#361 University of Montana 1 + 1
#376 Wingate University 1 + 1
#382 University of South Alabama 1 1
Lamar University 1 1
Kennesaw State University 1 1
Barry University 1 + 1
Tennessee State University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 19 19 20 37 17
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Carleton College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1 + 2
#11 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 2
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#11 Middlebury College 2 1 + 1 + 4
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Hamilton College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#25 Colby College 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 1 + 2
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#33 Colorado College 1 + 1 + 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#35 Scripps College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Denison University 1 + 1
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Furman University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#51 Centre College 1 + 2 3 1 + 7
#51 The University of the South 1 + 6 1 1 + 1 + 10
#56 Rhodes College 3 3 1 + 7
#59 Trinity University 1 + 1
#59 Wofford College 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Agnes Scott College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 1
#73 Lake Forest College 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Willamette University 1 1
#82 Saint Mary's College 1 + 1
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 + 1
#112 Hendrix College 1 + 1
#116 Hampden-Sydney College 1 + 1
#124 Millsaps College 1 + 1
#124 Goucher College 1 + 1
#130 Eckerd College 1 + 1
#135 Covenant College 1 1
#135 Birmingham-Southern College 1 1 + 2
#139 Presbyterian College 1 + 1
#163 Oglethorpe University 1 1
#165 University of Virginia's College at Wise 1 1
#167 Guilford College 1 1
#172 Maryville College 1 + 1 2
Warren Wilson College 1 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 1 0 0 1 0
#3 McGill University 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 3 0 0 0 0
#1 University of Oxford 1 + 1
#8 University of Glasgow 1 + 1
#50 Northumbria University 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2020-2021)
Number of students took AP test
355
Number of tests taken
766
25%
25%
36%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Human Geography
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Human Geography
Statistics
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Computer Science Principles
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Art History
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(22)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
American Football
Softball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(50+)
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
French Club
German Club
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
French Club
German Club
Habitat for Humanity
Latin Club
RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice)
Readers’ Circle
Religious Round Table
Spanish Club
Spirit Committee
Writers’ Collective
Abshire Civic Leadership Fellows
Baylor Players Officers (drama)
Boarding Admission Council
Community Service (R.E.S.P.E.C.T) Board
Cum Laude
Debate Club
Dorm Prefect
Exchange Program
Inner Circle
Jamaica Service Leadership Trip
Joe Key Leadership Award
Mu Alpha Theta
National Honor Society
Peer Support Network
Peer Tutors
Red Circle
Round Table
STAT Officers (Students Today
Alums Tomorrow)
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Student Council
Student Diversity Leadership Unite Team
Walkabout Freshman Trip Leaders
Earth Advocates
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Mock Trial
Philosophy Club
Science Club
SEC (Student Events Committe)
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Arts

(10)
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
3D Art
Digital Design
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Contact Info

http://www.baylorschool.org
171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-267-5902
admission@baylorschool.org
Tennessee

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1893
Campus Size: 690 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: school.None

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8132
SSAT: 1516
ISEE: 430275
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 5

Frequently Ask Questions about Baylor School

Tell me a bit about Baylor School.
Baylor School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Tennessee, US. It was founded 1893 , and currently has about 1079 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.baylorschool.org.
Does Baylor School have rigorous academic requirements?
Baylor School is offering 25 AP courses.

In recent years, 25 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Baylor School also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Baylor School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.99% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.23% go to top 25, and about 1.59% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Baylor School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Baylor School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Baylor School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Baylor School in 2024 is $67,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@baylorschool.org .
Where is Baylor School located?
Baylor School is located in the State of Tennessee of USA.
How popular is Baylor School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Baylor School is among the most popular schools, within top 59 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Baylor School has been favorited by 587 users.
How to start with an application with Baylor School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Baylor School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Baylor School’s official site: http://www.baylorschool.org or call them at 423-267-5902.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Baylor School?
Yes, here are few: McCallie School, St. Andrew's-Sewanee School and Darlington School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Baylor School?
The overall rating for Baylor School is A.

The section ratings of Baylor School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is renowned as the heart of country music. The city is home to iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry House, where the famous radio show is held, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the genre’s rich history, while downtown Nashville’s vibrant District features honky-tonks offering live music. The city also hosts Vanderbilt University and is a hub for music, arts, and Southern culture, attracting visitors from around the world.
Population (2022) 596,462
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 2%
Nearby Airport Nashville International Airport

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