- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, TN
Farragut High School
Federal NCES profile for Farragut High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470222000735
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farragut High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #6 of 14
- high schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,073
- students enrolled
Farragut High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut High School ranks #6 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Farragut High School held near 2,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.7 → 112.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 470222000735 · Knoxville, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,073 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bearden High School (1,963 students)
Farragut High School held near 2,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.7 → 112.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Farragut High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- Karns High Sch
Karns High School
1,365 students
What this shows Farragut High School reports 2,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farragut High School compares
Farragut 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,073 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,073
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,187
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Asian 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Farragut High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farragut High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearden High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karns High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farragut High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Knoxville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bearden High School
Standard public school
1,963 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Academy
Standard public school
1,916 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West High School
Standard public school
1,474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Karns High School
Standard public school
1,365 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Halls High School
Standard public school
1,236 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farragut High School
How many students attend Farragut High School?
Farragut High School has 2,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,096 (2022-23) → 2,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farragut High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farragut High School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farragut High School?
The largest demographic group at Farragut High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farragut High School?
Farragut High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Farragut High School rank among high schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut High School ranks #6 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Farragut High School, Knox County also operates Bearden High School (1,963 students), Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students), and West High School (1,474 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.