Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Grundy County High 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Grundy County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Grundy County High School's student population of 534 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Grundy County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy County High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Grundy County High School is ranked #1279 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Grundy County High School often compared to?
Grundy County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Co High School, South Pittsburg High School, Marion Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grundy County High School?
The graduation rate of Grundy County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grundy County High School?
534 students attend Grundy County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Grundy County High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grundy County High School?
Grundy County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grundy County High School offer ?
Grundy County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grundy County High School part of?
Grundy County High School is part of Grundy County School District.
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