- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, TN
Cocke Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Cocke Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470075000275
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cocke Co High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,074
- students enrolled
Cocke Co High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cocke Co High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newport, TN.
School address
District: Cocke County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470075000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cocke Co High School held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470075000275 · Newport, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgemont Elementary (541 students)
Cocke Co High School held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cocke Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- Edgemont Eleme
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- Cosby Elementa 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- Northwest Elem 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- Cosby High Sch 343
Cosby High School
343 students
What this shows Cocke Co High School reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cocke Co High School compares
Cocke Co 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$11,098
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Cocke Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cocke Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemont Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cocke Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Newport
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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cocke Co High School
How many students attend Cocke Co High School?
Cocke Co High School has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocke Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cocke Co High School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Cocke Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Cocke Co High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Newport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cocke Co High School?
Cocke Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cocke Co High School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Cocke Co High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Cocke Co High School, Cocke County also operates Edgemont Elementary (541 students), Parrottsville Elementary (512 students), and Cosby Elementary (429 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.