- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Adamsville, TN
Adamsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Adamsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470288000998
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adamsville High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 460
- students enrolled
Adamsville High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adamsville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adamsville, TN.
School address
District: Mcnairy County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470288000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Adamsville High School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470288000998 · Adamsville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Adamsville Elementary (710 students)
Adamsville High School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Adamsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adamsville Ele
Adamsville Elementary
710 students
- Mcnairy Centra
Mcnairy Central High School
673 students
- Selmer Element
Selmer Elementary
548 students
- This school
Adamsville High School
460 students
- Bethel Springs
Bethel Springs Elementary
415 students
- Ramer Elementa
Ramer Elementary
355 students
What this shows Adamsville High School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adamsville High School compares
Adamsville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Adamsville High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcnairy County reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adamsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnairy Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selmer Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Springs Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramer Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adamsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adamsville High School
How many students attend Adamsville High School?
Adamsville High School has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adamsville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adamsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adamsville High School is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adamsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Adamsville High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Adamsville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adamsville High School?
Adamsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adamsville High School rank among public schools in Adamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Adamsville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adamsville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcnairy County?
Besides Adamsville High School, Mcnairy County also operates Adamsville Elementary (710 students), Mcnairy Central High School (673 students), and Selmer Elementary (548 students). See the Mcnairy County district page for the complete list.