- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Tazewell, TN
Claiborne High School
Federal NCES profile for Claiborne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470063001691
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claiborne High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Tazewell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 613
- students enrolled
Claiborne High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claiborne High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, TN.
School address
District: Claiborne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470063001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Claiborne High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470063001691 · New Tazewell, TN High · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students)
Claiborne High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Claiborne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Claiborne High School
613 students
- Tazewell-New T
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
472 students
- Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap High School
459 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
404 students
- Springdale Ele
Springdale Elementary
380 students
- Soldiers Memor
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
360 students
What this shows Claiborne High School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claiborne High School compares
Claiborne 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$11,671
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Claiborne High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Claiborne County reports $11,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claiborne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Gap High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldiers Memorial Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claiborne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claiborne High School
How many students attend Claiborne High School?
Claiborne High School has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Tazewell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claiborne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claiborne High School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Claiborne High School?
The largest demographic group at Claiborne High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in New Tazewell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claiborne High School?
Claiborne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Claiborne High School rank among public schools in New Tazewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Claiborne High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, 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 Claiborne County?
Besides Claiborne High School, Claiborne County also operates Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students), Cumberland Gap High School (459 students), and Midway Elementary (404 students). See the Claiborne County district page for the complete list.