Enrollment
2,251
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cordova, TN
Cordova High School
Federal NCES profile for Cordova High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014802080
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,251
- students enrolled
Cordova High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Cordova, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cordova High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cordova High School
Cordova High School is a large high school in Cordova, Tennessee, enrolling 2,251 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Tennessee schools and 44% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,251 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $13,650 per pupil, 26% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates White Station High (2,046 students) and Germantown High (1,719 students) alongside Cordova High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cordova High School compares
Cordova High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,251 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,251
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$13,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 6.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Cordova High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Cordova High School.
$13,650
Per student
+26%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cordova High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Station High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dexter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cordova High School
How many students attend Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has 2,251 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cordova, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova High School is 22.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova High School?
The largest demographic group at Cordova High School is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Cordova, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cordova High School rank among public schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Cordova, 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 Cordova on the city page.
Is Cordova High School a good school?
Cordova High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Cordova High School, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates White Station High (2,046 students), Germantown High (1,719 students), and Southwind High (1,675 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.
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