- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, TN
Coffee County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Coffee County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470078000285
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coffee County Central High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,262
- students enrolled
Coffee County Central High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee County Central High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Coffee County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470078000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Coffee County Central High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470078000285 · Manchester, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,262 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee County Middle School (783 students)
Coffee County Central High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Coffee County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coffee County Central High School
1,262 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County Middle School
783 students
- Hillsboro Elem 424
Hillsboro Elementary
424 students
- Coffee County 409
Coffee County Raider Academy
409 students
- North Coffee E 354
North Coffee Elementary
354 students
- New Union Elem 297
New Union Elementary
297 students
What this shows Coffee County Central High School reports 1,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coffee County Central High School compares
Coffee County Central 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,597
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Coffee County Central High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coffee County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Coffee Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Union Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coffee County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Manchester
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 (~1,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coffee County Central High School
How many students attend Coffee County Central High School?
Coffee County Central High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,285 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coffee County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coffee County Central High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coffee County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Coffee County Central High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coffee County Central High School?
Coffee County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Coffee County Central High School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Coffee County Central High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Coffee County Central High School, Coffee County also operates Coffee County Middle School (783 students), Hillsboro Elementary (424 students), and Coffee County Raider Academy (409 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.