- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, TN
Anderson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470009001871
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,019
- students enrolled
Anderson County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
District: Anderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470009001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Anderson County High School held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470009001871 · Clinton, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,021 students)
Anderson County High School held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Anderson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,021 students
- This school
Anderson County High School
1,019 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
624 students
- Claxton Elemen
Claxton Elementary
456 students
- Norris Middle
Norris Middle School
448 students
- Lake City Elem 387
Lake City Elementary
387 students
What this shows Anderson County High School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson County High School compares
Anderson County 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Anderson County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson County reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norris Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Clinton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson County High School
How many students attend Anderson County High School?
Anderson County High School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% 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 Anderson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson County High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson County High School?
Anderson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Anderson County High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson County?
Besides Anderson County High School, Anderson County also operates Clinton High School (1,021 students), Clinton Middle School (624 students), and Claxton Elementary (456 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.