- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallatin, TN
Gallatin Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470402001659
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin Senior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,644
- students enrolled
Gallatin Senior High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Gallatin Senior High School held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 110.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 470402001659 · Gallatin, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Sr High School (1,477 students)
Gallatin Senior High School held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 110.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gallatin Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- Liberty Creek
Liberty Creek High School
993 students
What this shows Gallatin Senior High School reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallatin Senior High School compares
Gallatin Senior 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,191
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Gallatin Senior High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallatin Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Creek High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Gallatin
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Station Camp High School
Standard public school
1,137 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty Creek High School
Standard public school
993 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Sumner County Middle College High School
Standard public school
54 students 54:1 students per teacher
E B Wilson
Standard public school
48 students 12:1 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 (~1,644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gallatin Senior High School
How many students attend Gallatin Senior High School?
Gallatin Senior High School has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,659 (2022-23) → 1,677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Senior High School is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% 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 Gallatin Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin Senior High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin Senior High School?
Gallatin Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gallatin Senior High School rank among high schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Gallatin Senior High School, Sumner County also operates Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), Hendersonville High School (1,410 students), and Portland High School (1,151 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.