David Crockett High School

Summary:

David Crockett High School is a public high school located in Jonesborough, Tennessee, serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Washington County School District, which is ranked 26 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While David Crockett High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.77%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, has been declining over the years. The school's proficiency rates in subjects like Biology I, US History, and English I are lower than the state and county averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 71st out of 342 Tennessee high schools in 2018-2019 to 163rd out of 374 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars during this period. However, the school's special education students perform relatively well, ranking 47th out of 155 Tennessee high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing David Crockett High School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that some schools, such as Daniel Boone High School and Science Hill High School, consistently outperform David Crockett High School in academic measures. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these higher-performing schools could inform strategies for improvement at David Crockett High School, which faces challenges in addressing its declining academic performance and racial disparities among its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 684 Old State Route 34
       Jonesborough, TN  37659


(423) 753-1150

District: Washington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,506 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,164

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Compare Details David Crockett High School ranks better than 55.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at David Crockett 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 David Crockett High School has the largest high school student body size in the Washington County School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Crockett High School is 15.6. 1 high schools in the Washington County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare David Crockett High School employs 74.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Crockett High School is $10,506. 1 high schools in the Washington County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Crockett High School:

SchoolDigger ranks David Crockett High School 175th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See David Crockett High School in the ranking list.)

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Washington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County 43rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David Crockett High School

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Rank History for all students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.87 181st 267 32.2%
2011 53.98 158th 273 42.1%
2012 55.84 146th 269 45.7%
2013 53.69 155th 285 45.6%
2014 40.16 210th 296 29.1%
2015 51.33 181st 300 39.7%
2016 56.06 138th 351 60.7%
2017 44.92 138th 273 49.5%
2018 55.89 107th 341 68.6%
2019 64.68 71st 342 79.2%
2021 53.29 119th 347 65.7%
2022 52.12 137th 358 61.7%
2023 52.61 149th 384 61.2%
2024 49.94 175th 392 55.4%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.16 132nd 159 17.0%
2019 36.15 85th 127 33.1%
2021 30.11 94th 125 24.8%
2022 35.43 97th 151 35.8%
2023 55.06 38th 154 75.3%
2024 40.64 95th 183 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.80 60th 308 80.5%
2019 71.69 34th 302 88.7%
2021 56.65 83rd 317 73.8%
2022 42.62 164th 322 49.1%
2023 51.44 125th 330 62.1%
2024 54.01 117th 337 65.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.27 68th 337 79.8%
2021 56.66 103rd 340 69.7%
2022 48.81 153rd 350 56.3%
2023 47.68 173rd 366 52.7%
2024 46.68 183rd 365 49.9%
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Rank History for Male students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.86 70th 329 78.7%
2021 55.40 102nd 332 69.3%
2022 53.55 122nd 349 65.0%
2023 54.04 131st 359 63.5%
2024 49.60 163rd 366 55.5%
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Rank History for African American students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.76 73rd 222 67.1%
2023 39.88 123rd 239 48.5%
2024 66.51 50th 240 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.46 66th 159 58.5%
2021 69.90 30th 180 83.3%
2022 52.88 63rd 189 66.7%
2023 62.22 51st 202 74.8%
2024 49.10 87th 209 58.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at David Crockett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.63 129th 307 58.0%
2019 58.06 86th 301 71.4%
2021 46.32 141st 306 53.9%
2022 42.23 169th 312 45.8%
2023 45.09 159th 325 51.1%
2024 41.35 177th 326 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Friday, September 16, 2011

Open Quote David Crockett High School is a great school. They have one of the highest graduation rates in Tennessee. The teachers are always there for the students and the principle always encourage students to do better and have school pride. They have so many extra curricular actives for every student. Weather you like sports, drama, F.I.S.H, etc. Out of the other school in the area it is by far the best, in my opinion. Say like Science Hill they are just jerks, and Daniel Boone students can't even read we they graduate. Just to name a few. But they defiantly show pride in their community and school- Pioneer Pride! Close Quote



Enrollment information for David Crockett High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1414 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
1989 1277 27 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 1305
1990 1260 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1276
1991 1193 18 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
1992 1163 18 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1185
1993 1392 9 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1414
1994 1302 18 1 0 1 n/a n/a -192 1130
1995 1436 25 1 5 0 n/a n/a -372 1095
1996 1436 25 1 5 0 n/a n/a -372 1095
1997 1335 21 1 6 1 n/a n/a -316 1048
1998 1031 12 2 4 2 n/a n/a 1 1052
1999 1027 18 1 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1059
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1456 1456
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1060 1060
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1306 1306
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1306 1306
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1380 1380
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1475 1475
2006 1334 3 15 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1381
2007 1317 27 5 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1373
2008 1354 20 3 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1412
2009 1276 23 9 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1353
2010 1223 18 5 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1297
2011 1210 21 3 41 5 1 3 0 1284
2012 1166 20 3 32 5 2 5 0 1233
2013 1183 16 3 28 3 2 10 0 1245
2014 1220 18 3 33 8 2 9 0 1293
2015 1227 22 5 37 6 1 13 0 1311
2016 1233 24 4 50 5 0 20 0 1336
2017 1157 26 3 48 3 0 21 0 1258
2018 1129 19 7 46 1 1 17 0 1220
2019 1122 18 5 40 2 0 20 0 1207
2020 1074 19 6 35 1 0 17 0 1152
2021 1166 22 5 36 1 1 16 0 1247
2022 1155 23 4 39 1 1 16 0 1239
2023 1072 23 5 50 0 1 30 0 1181
2024 1054 16 3 49 3 1 38 0 1164

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at David Crockett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1440 78.0 18.4 n/a
1989 1305 70.0 18.6 n/a
1990 1276 70.0 18.2 n/a
1991 1215 70.0 17.3 n/a
1992 1185 70.0 16.9 n/a
1993 1414 65.0 21.8 n/a
1994 1130 75.0 15.1 n/a
1995 1095 69.0 15.9 n/a
1996 1095 69.0 15.9 n/a
1997 1048 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1052 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1059 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1456 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1306 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1306 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1475 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1381 61.5 22.5 n/a
2007 1373 70.5 19.5 39.6
2008 1412 75.0 18.8 42.9
2009 1353 77.0 17.6 44.7
2010 1297 82.0 15.8 44.9
2011 1284 82.0 15.6 49.8
2012 1233 80.0 15.4 48.1
2013 1245 75.0 16.6 51.9
2014 1293 73.0 17.7 49.4
2015 1311 72.0 18.2 51.6
2016 1336 72.0 18.5 57.4
2017 1258 70.4 17.8 n/a
2018 1220 71.3 17.1 n/a
2019 1207 66.9 18.0 n/a
2020 1152 65.0 17.7 51.2
2021 1247 72.0 17.3 n/a
2022 1239 74.2 16.6 n/a
2023 1181 76.5 15.4 n/a
2024 1164 74.3 15.6 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 David Crockett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1440 78.0 18.4 n/a
1989 1305 70.0 18.6 n/a
1990 1276 70.0 18.2 n/a
1991 1215 70.0 17.3 n/a
1992 1185 70.0 16.9 n/a
1993 1414 65.0 21.8 n/a
1994 1130 75.0 15.1 n/a
1995 1095 69.0 15.9 n/a
1996 1095 69.0 15.9 n/a
1997 1048 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1052 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1059 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1456 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1306 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1306 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1475 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1381 61.5 22.5 n/a
2007 1373 70.5 19.5 39.6
2008 1412 75.0 18.8 42.9
2009 1353 77.0 17.6 44.7
2010 1297 82.0 15.8 44.9
2011 1284 82.0 15.6 49.8
2012 1233 80.0 15.4 48.1
2013 1245 75.0 16.6 51.9
2014 1293 73.0 17.7 49.4
2015 1311 72.0 18.2 51.6
2016 1336 72.0 18.5 57.4
2017 1258 70.4 17.8 n/a
2018 1220 71.3 17.1 n/a
2019 1207 66.9 18.0 n/a
2020 1152 65.0 17.7 51.2
2021 1247 72.0 17.3 n/a
2022 1239 74.2 16.6 n/a
2023 1181 76.5 15.4 n/a
2024 1164 74.3 15.6 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 David Crockett High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (4.2%) $7,297 (92.1%) $7,921
2020 $296 (3.6%) $7,689 (92.5%) $8,309
2021 $662 (7.8%) $7,502 (88.4%) $8,487
2022 $714 (8.2%) $7,557 (86.3%) $8,758
2023 $845 (8.0%) $9,243 (88.0%) $10,506

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

Impact of COVID-19 on David Crockett High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 342 High schoolsRanks 149th of 384 High schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (David Crockett High School)29.727.9
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Washington County)3529.6
 5.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (David Crockett High School)32.941
 8.1%
   9th Grade English I (Washington County)41.243.3
 2.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (David Crockett High School)7583.3
 8.3%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Washington County)71.975.7
 3.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (David Crockett High School)54.745.6
 9.1%
   10th Grade English II (Washington County)54.849.9
 4.9%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (David Crockett High School)32.616.2
 16.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (Washington County)35.518.3
 17.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (David Crockett High School)18.411.4
 7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Washington County)18.816.2
 2.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (David Crockett High School)40.245.2
 5%
   11th Grade US History (Washington County)4352.7
 9.7%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
12th Grade US History (David Crockett High School)3040
 10%
   12th Grade US History (Washington County)46.248.9
 2.7%
   12th Grade US History (Tennessee)27.835.4
 7.6%
All Grades Algebra I (David Crockett High School)26.825.6
 1.2%
   All Grades Algebra I (Washington County)32.432
 0.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (David Crockett High School)29.723.4
 6.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Washington County)30.926.4
 4.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (David Crockett High School)39.244.8
 5.6%
   All Grades US History (Washington County)42.852.2
 9.4%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (David Crockett High School)33.240.9
 7.7%
   All Grades English I (Washington County)41.142.8
 1.7%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (David Crockett High School)54.445
 9.4%
   All Grades English II (Washington County)54.848.5
 6.3%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (David Crockett High School)36.523
 13.5%
   All Grades Geometry (Washington County)42.628.4
 14.2%
   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 Students12071181
 2.2%
African American1823
 27.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic4050
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White11221072
 4.5%
Two or More Races2030
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about David Crockett High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,164 students attended David Crockett High School.

David Crockett High School ranks 175th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

David Crockett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grandview Elementary School
Elementary : Lamar Elementary
Elementary : South Central Elementary
Elementary : West View School

Students at David Crockett High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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