- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gray, TN
Daniel Boone High School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Boone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470438001756
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Boone High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,145
- students enrolled
Daniel Boone High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gray, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Daniel Boone High School shrank from 1,211 students in 2022-23 to 1,146 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 78.8 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 470438001756 · Gray, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: David Crockett High School (1,122 students)
Daniel Boone High School shrank from 1,211 students in 2022-23 to 1,146 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 78.8 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Daniel Boone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- University Sch
University School
635 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
585 students
What this shows Daniel Boone High School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Boone High School compares
Daniel Boone High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$11,306
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Daniel Boone High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Boone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| University School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Boone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Boone High School
How many students attend Daniel Boone High School?
Daniel Boone High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gray, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,211 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone High School is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Daniel Boone High School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Boone High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Gray, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Boone High School?
Daniel Boone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Daniel Boone High School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gray, 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 Washington County?
Besides Daniel Boone High School, Washington County also operates David Crockett High School (1,122 students), Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students), and Ridgeview Elementary School (704 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.