Grainger High School

Summary:

Grainger High School is a public high school located in Rutledge, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 854. The school is part of the Grainger County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grainger High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (89.11%) than the state average, and struggles with low academic performance, particularly for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students. Grainger High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with proficiency rates on state exams that are well below the state and county averages. For example, the school's 10th-grade Biology I proficiency rate was just 15.4% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 36.5%. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are also below state averages, which may be contributing factors to its poor performance.

Interestingly, Grainger High School's performance is significantly lower than nearby schools in the Hamblen County School District, such as Morristown East High and Morristown West High, which consistently outperform Grainger High School on academic measures and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that Grainger High School may need to implement significant interventions or changes to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2201 Hwy 11 W South
       Rutledge, TN  37861


(865) 828-5291

District: Grainger County

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,649 Help


Feeder schools for Grainger High School:

Elementary:    Bean Station Elementary
    Joppa Elementary
    Rutledge Elementary School
    Rutledge Primary
Middle:    Rutledge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  797

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Grainger High School ranks worse than 68.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grainger High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Grainger High School has the largest high school student body size in the Grainger County School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grainger High School is 15. 1 high schools in the Grainger County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grainger High School is $10,649. 1 high schools in the Grainger County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grainger High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grainger High School 269th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Grainger High School in the ranking list.)

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Grainger County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grainger County 110th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grainger High School

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Rank History for all students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.40 89th 267 66.7%
2011 56.89 139th 273 49.1%
2012 51.18 162nd 269 39.8%
2013 26.71 266th 285 6.7%
2014 27.66 261st 296 11.8%
2015 37.07 244th 300 18.7%
2016 40.41 222nd 351 36.8%
2017 23.63 231st 273 15.4%
2018 36.94 219th 341 35.8%
2019 36.45 218th 342 36.3%
2021 27.73 258th 347 25.6%
2022 29.97 259th 358 27.7%
2023 31.83 265th 384 31.0%
2024 31.69 269th 392 31.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.50 54th 154 64.9%
2024 31.03 124th 183 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 233rd 308 24.4%
2019 35.86 199th 302 34.1%
2021 32.41 226th 317 28.7%
2022 37.46 195th 322 39.4%
2023 26.75 260th 330 21.2%
2024 22.86 285th 337 15.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.69 221st 337 34.4%
2021 32.62 235th 340 30.9%
2022 31.49 252nd 350 28.0%
2023 31.58 259th 366 29.2%
2024 33.70 248th 365 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.75 192nd 329 41.6%
2021 24.57 265th 332 20.2%
2022 28.45 258th 349 26.1%
2023 30.76 247th 359 31.2%
2024 28.83 261st 366 28.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 155th 159 2.5%
2019 20.54 130th 153 15.0%
2021 20.43 157th 180 12.8%
2022 42.09 97th 189 48.7%
2023 19.36 180th 202 10.9%
2024 20.69 185th 209 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Grainger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.83 238th 307 22.5%
2019 30.86 224th 301 25.6%
2021 21.45 272nd 306 11.1%
2022 20.66 277th 312 11.2%
2023 23.99 273rd 325 16.0%
2024 23.46 273rd 326 16.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grainger High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 789 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1989 745 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 750
1990 747 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1991 723 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1992 705 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1993 726 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 781 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a -10 774
1995 766 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1996 766 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1997 547 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a -18 537
1998 713 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 718
1999 756 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 852 852
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 742 742
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 780 780
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 686 686
2006 806 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2007 840 4 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 854
2008 848 3 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 862
2009 867 8 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2010 875 6 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2011 891 3 0 22 0 0 5 0 921
2012 874 3 0 27 0 0 5 0 909
2013 883 1 0 29 0 0 7 0 920
2014 879 2 0 38 1 0 6 0 926
2015 852 5 0 41 4 0 4 0 906
2016 872 7 0 49 4 0 5 0 937
2017 850 8 0 51 3 0 3 0 915
2018 853 7 2 52 1 0 1 0 916
2019 861 6 2 47 1 0 5 0 922
2020 839 6 2 53 1 0 7 0 908
2021 822 8 3 56 1 1 6 0 897
2022 790 6 1 76 3 0 9 0 885
2023 761 7 2 77 2 0 5 0 854
2024 714 4 2 68 2 0 7 0 797

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grainger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 34.0 23.3 n/a
1989 750 34.0 22.0 n/a
1990 750 32.0 23.4 n/a
1991 724 32.0 22.6 n/a
1992 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1993 731 35.0 20.9 n/a
1994 774 40.0 19.3 n/a
1995 770 47.0 16.4 n/a
1996 770 47.0 16.4 n/a
1997 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 718 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 759 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 852 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 742 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 747 n/a n/a n/a
2003 747 n/a n/a n/a
2004 780 n/a n/a n/a
2005 686 n/a n/a n/a
2006 816 40.0 20.4 n/a
2007 854 44.6 19.1 53
2008 862 46.3 18.6 54.2
2009 890 47.0 18.9 54.6
2010 899 48.5 18.5 52.5
2011 921 49.0 18.7 54.7
2012 909 50.7 17.9 55.7
2013 920 47.4 19.4 65.2
2014 926 48.2 19.2 57.9
2015 906 47.0 19.2 55.1
2016 937 47.0 19.9 59.7
2017 915 47.0 19.4 n/a
2018 916 50.1 18.2 n/a
2019 922 47.6 19.3 n/a
2020 908 48.1 18.8 53.1
2021 897 50.0 17.9 n/a
2022 885 50.0 17.7 n/a
2023 854 53.0 16.1 n/a
2024 797 53.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grainger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 34.0 23.3 n/a
1989 750 34.0 22.0 n/a
1990 750 32.0 23.4 n/a
1991 724 32.0 22.6 n/a
1992 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1993 731 35.0 20.9 n/a
1994 774 40.0 19.3 n/a
1995 770 47.0 16.4 n/a
1996 770 47.0 16.4 n/a
1997 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 718 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 759 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 852 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 742 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 747 n/a n/a n/a
2003 747 n/a n/a n/a
2004 780 n/a n/a n/a
2005 686 n/a n/a n/a
2006 816 40.0 20.4 n/a
2007 854 44.6 19.1 53
2008 862 46.3 18.6 54.2
2009 890 47.0 18.9 54.6
2010 899 48.5 18.5 52.5
2011 921 49.0 18.7 54.7
2012 909 50.7 17.9 55.7
2013 920 47.4 19.4 65.2
2014 926 48.2 19.2 57.9
2015 906 47.0 19.2 55.1
2016 937 47.0 19.9 59.7
2017 915 47.0 19.4 n/a
2018 916 50.1 18.2 n/a
2019 922 47.6 19.3 n/a
2020 908 48.1 18.8 53.1
2021 897 50.0 17.9 n/a
2022 885 50.0 17.7 n/a
2023 854 53.0 16.1 n/a
2024 797 53.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grainger High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (6.7%) $6,491 (86.1%) $7,540
2020 $347 (4.2%) $7,468 (89.9%) $8,304
2021 $1,160 (13.0%) $7,313 (81.9%) $8,931
2022 $1,363 (13.9%) $7,857 (80.1%) $9,815
2023 $1,281 (12.0%) $8,756 (82.2%) $10,649

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grainger High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 342 High schoolsRanks 265th of 384 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Grainger High School)31.124.2
 6.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Grainger County)29.623.7
 5.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Grainger High School)2325.9
 2.9%
   9th Grade English I (Grainger County)2425.8
 1.8%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Grainger High School)27.333.3
 6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Grainger County)26.533.3
 6.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Grainger High School)3137.1
 6.1%
   10th Grade English II (Grainger County)3136.9
 5.9%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Grainger High School)18.416.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade Geometry (Grainger County)17.617.7
 0.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Grainger High School)9.99
 0.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Grainger County)8.77.9
 0.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.717
 0.7%
11th Grade US History (Grainger High School)29.227.6
 1.6%
   11th Grade US History (Grainger County)24.827.6
 2.8%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Grainger High School)26.321.2
 5.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Grainger County)25.420.7
 4.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Grainger High School)12.36.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Algebra II (Grainger County)10.66.7
 3.9%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Grainger High School)26.825.7
 1.1%
   All Grades US History (Grainger County)22.425.8
 3.4%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Grainger High School)22.125.8
 3.7%
   All Grades English I (Grainger County)2325.5
 2.5%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Grainger High School)30.937.1
 6.2%
   All Grades English II (Grainger County)30.536.8
 6.3%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Grainger High School)18.115.1
 3%
   All Grades Geometry (Grainger County)17.316
 1.3%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students922854
 7.4%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic4777
 63.8%
Pacific Islander00
White861761
 11.6%
Two or More Races55


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Students at Grainger High School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic.

Grainger High School ranks 269th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Grainger High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bean Station Elementary
Elementary : Joppa Elementary
Elementary : Rutledge Elementary School
Elementary : Rutledge Primary
Middle : Rutledge Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 797 students attended Grainger High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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