Is Grundy County High School a good school?

Grundy County High School ranks 221 st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grundy County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Grundy County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Grundy County High School?

Students at Grundy County High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Grundy County High School?

Grundy County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Elementary Elementary : Palmer Elementary Elementary : Pelham Elementary Elementary : Swiss Memorial Elementary Elementary : Tracy Elementary

Grundy County High School

Summary:

Grundy County High School is a public high school in Coalmont, Tennessee, serving 534 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Grundy County School District, which is ranked 102 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grundy County High School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with low proficiency rates in subjects like English I (23.1%), Algebra I (12.9%), and US History (34.5%), compared to state averages of 35.4%, 23.2%, and 39.5%, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for its special education and homeless student populations but struggling with its White and low socioeconomic status student groups. Overall, Grundy County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Warren County High School and Whitwell High School, Grundy County High School underperforms in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. However, the school stands out in its support for special education and homeless students, suggesting it may be effectively addressing the needs of these vulnerable populations. As the school faces declining enrollment, it may need to reevaluate its instructional practices and resource allocation to better support the learning and achievement of its predominantly White and low-income student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

24970 Sr 108
Coalmont, TN 37313

(931) 692-5400

District: Grundy County

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,297

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grundy County High School ranks worse than 56.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grundy County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy County High School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Grundy County High School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy County High School is $9,297.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grundy County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy County High School 221^st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Grundy County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Grundy County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy County 99^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grundy County High School

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Rank History for all students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	50.54	160^th	267	40.1%
2011	42.06	197^th	273	27.8%
2012	30.90	226^th	269	16.0%
2013	53.85	152^nd	285	46.7%
2014	45.40	191^st	296	35.5%
2015	40.75	228^th	300	24.0%
2016	31.17	261^st	351	25.6%
2017	44.76	140^th	273	48.7%
2018	25.16	273^rd	341	19.9%
2019	27.77	263^rd	342	23.1%
2021	17.00	298^th	347	14.1%
2022	29.15	265^th	358	26.0%
2023	40.99	212^th	384	44.8%
2024	40.27	221^st	392	43.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.15	127^th	127	0.0%
2023	53.92	39^th	154	74.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	19.83	272^nd	317	14.2%
2022	30.07	245^th	322	23.9%
2023	52.91	116^th	330	64.8%
2024	28.02	261^st	337	22.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.34	1^st	14	92.9%
2024	50.63	9^th	23	60.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	31.29	250^th	337	25.8%
2021	16.99	291^st	340	14.4%
2022	24.81	280^th	350	20.0%
2023	42.02	197^th	366	46.2%
2024	42.82	203^rd	365	44.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	25.03	269^th	329	18.2%
2021	22.23	274^th	332	17.5%
2022	31.41	242^nd	349	30.7%
2023	38.63	206^th	359	42.6%
2024	35.21	234^th	366	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Grundy County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	18.27	287^th	307	6.5%
2019	19.72	278^th	301	7.6%
2021	12.42	295^th	306	3.6%
2022	19.35	284^th	312	9.0%
2023	32.12	234^th	325	28.0%
2024	30.00	242^nd	326	25.8%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grundy County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	874	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1989	883	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	883
1990	839	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
1991	810	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-10	800
1992	804	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	804
1993	804	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	804
1994	878	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
1995	851	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1996	851	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1997	839	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-15	826
1998	784	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	786
1999	774	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	796	796
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	723	723
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	656	656
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	656	656
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	676	676
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	705	705
2006	694	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2007	751	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2008	727	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2009	733	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2010	705	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
2011	694	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	699
2012	708	1	2	6	1	0	0	0	718
2013	660	1	2	6	0	0	0	0	669
2014	722	1	2	7	0	0	0	0	732
2015	702	1	2	8	0	0	0	0	713
2016	727	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	735
2017	708	0	2	7	0	0	4	0	721
2018	671	0	1	5	0	0	1	0	678
2019	665	0	2	11	0	0	1	0	679
2020	613	0	3	6	0	0	1	0	623
2021	599	0	3	6	0	0	0	0	608
2022	571	0	2	6	0	0	0	0	579
2023	521	0	3	7	0	0	3	0	534
2024	507	0	1	8	1	0	3	0	520

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grundy County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	874	40.0	21.8	n/a
1989	883	40.0	22.0	n/a
1990	839	40.0	20.9	n/a
1991	800	40.0	20.0	n/a
1992	804	40.0	20.1	n/a
1993	804	40.0	20.1	n/a
1994	878	46.0	19.1	n/a
1995	853	55.0	15.5	n/a
1996	853	55.0	15.5	n/a
1997	826	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	786	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	776	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	796	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	723	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	656	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	656	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	676	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	705	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	697	47.0	14.8	n/a
2007	754	56.3	13.4	54.6
2008	730	57.8	12.6	64.8
2009	733	61.7	11.9	62.2
2010	708	50.9	13.8	70.9
2011	699	46.0	15.1	69.8
2012	718	52.0	13.8	73.5
2013	669	43.6	15.3	70
2014	732	44.0	16.6	75.4
2015	713	44.0	16.2	72.8
2016	735	48.0	15.3	32.4
2017	721	47.2	15.2	n/a
2018	678	42.7	15.8	n/a
2019	679	39.5	17.1	n/a
2020	623	39.8	15.6	n/a
2021	608	35.1	17.3	n/a
2022	579	32.1	17.9	n/a
2023	534	36.5	14.6	n/a
2024	520	36.0	14.4	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 Grundy County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	874	40.0	21.8	n/a
1989	883	40.0	22.0	n/a
1990	839	40.0	20.9	n/a
1991	800	40.0	20.0	n/a
1992	804	40.0	20.1	n/a
1993	804	40.0	20.1	n/a
1994	878	46.0	19.1	n/a
1995	853	55.0	15.5	n/a
1996	853	55.0	15.5	n/a
1997	826	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	786	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	776	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	796	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	723	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	656	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	656	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	676	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	705	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	697	47.0	14.8	n/a
2007	754	56.3	13.4	54.6
2008	730	57.8	12.6	64.8
2009	733	61.7	11.9	62.2
2010	708	50.9	13.8	70.9
2011	699	46.0	15.1	69.8
2012	718	52.0	13.8	73.5
2013	669	43.6	15.3	70
2014	732	44.0	16.6	75.4
2015	713	44.0	16.2	72.8
2016	735	48.0	15.3	32.4
2017	721	47.2	15.2	n/a
2018	678	42.7	15.8	n/a
2019	679	39.5	17.1	n/a
2020	623	39.8	15.6	n/a
2021	608	35.1	17.3	n/a
2022	579	32.1	17.9	n/a
2023	534	36.5	14.6	n/a
2024	520	36.0	14.4	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 Grundy County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$557 (6.5%)	$7,426 (86.7%)	$8,569
2020	$477 (5.2%)	$7,979 (86.7%)	$9,205
2021	$465 (5.4%)	$7,338 (85.8%)	$8,553
2022	$1,262 (12.9%)	$7,638 (78.4%)	$9,746
2023	$962 (10.3%)	$7,496 (80.6%)	$9,297

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 342 High schools	Ranks 212^th of 384 High schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Grundy County High School)	13.1	15.6	2.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Grundy County)	13.1	15.6	2.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Grundy County High School)	26	30.4	4.4%
9th Grade English I (Grundy County)	26	30.4	4.4%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Grundy County High School)	35	52.9	17.9%
10th Grade English II (Grundy County)	35	52.9	17.9%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Grundy County High School)	10.5	9.1	1.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Grundy County)	10.5	9.1	1.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
11th Grade US History (Grundy County High School)	14.5	32.3	17.8%
11th Grade US History (Grundy County)	14.5	32.3	17.8%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	39.7	10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Grundy County High School)	10.6	12.9	2.3%
All Grades Algebra I (Grundy County)	10.6	12.9	2.3%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Grundy County High School)	11.3	13.7	2.4%
All Grades Algebra II (Grundy County)	11.3	13.7	2.4%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Grundy County High School)	14.5	34	19.5%
All Grades US History (Grundy County)	14.5	34	19.5%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English I (Grundy County High School)	25.8	29.5	3.7%
All Grades English I (Grundy County)	25.8	29.5	3.7%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Grundy County High School)	34.8	51.6	16.8%
All Grades English II (Grundy County)	34.8	51.6	16.8%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Grundy County High School)	18.2	17	1.2%
All Grades Geometry (Grundy County)	18.2	17	1.2%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	534	21.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	11	7	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	665	521	21.7%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near Grundy County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grundy County High School	Public	9-12	24970 Sr 108	Coalmont	37313	Grundy County	Grundy County	No	No	No	No	(931) 692-5400	520	36	14.4		507 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	40.3	221^st of 392 public high schools	43.6%		41	212^th of 384 public high schools	44.8%	9	14.8	14.2	19.6	16.7	18.2	19.1	34.3		30.4	34.7		34.5	23.8	23.1	46.1	45.7		41.4	33.3	40.8	$9,297	$962	$7,496
Whitwell High School	Public	9-12	200 Tiger TRL	Whitwell	37397	Sequatchie County	Marion County	No	No	No	No	(423) 658-5141	337	24	14.2		312 (92.6%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	60	120^th of 392 public high schools	69.4%		47.7	171^st of 384 public high schools	55.5%	51	17.4	15.2		26.9		27.2	47.4		48.8	53.5		51.4	31.1	30.7	56.6	57.1	38.2			36.4	$11,238	$828	$9,600
Warren County High School	Public	9-12	199 Pioneer LN	McMinnville	37110	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(931) 668-5858	1,845	107	17.2		1,281 (69.4%)	44 (2.4%)	398 (21.6%)	20 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.4%)	48.4	181^st of 392 public high schools	53.8%		44.1	190^th of 384 public high schools	50.5%	9	22.9	21.2	75.0	21.2		22.2	46.3	33.3	45.1	18.2	5.9	17.0	29.5	28.3	50.1	48.4	29.8	6.7		27.9	$9,397	$1,172	$7,758

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