- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cosby, TN
Cosby High School
Federal NCES profile for Cosby 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 470075001392
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cosby High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cosby · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 343
- students enrolled
Cosby High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cosby High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cosby, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Cosby High School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470075001392 · Cosby, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Cosby High School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cosby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
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
- This school 343
Cosby High School
343 students
What this shows Cosby High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cosby High School compares
Cosby High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$11,098
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Cosby High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Cosby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cosby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cosby High School
How many students attend Cosby High School?
Cosby High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cosby, TN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cosby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cosby High School is 12.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% 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 Cosby High School?
The largest demographic group at Cosby High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Cosby, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cosby High School?
Cosby 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 Cosby High School rank among public schools in Cosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cosby High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cosby, 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 Cocke County?
Besides Cosby High School, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Edgemont Elementary (541 students), and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.