- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Germantown, TN
Germantown High
Federal NCES profile for Germantown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014801582
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,719
- students enrolled
Germantown High has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Germantown, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Germantown High held near 1,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 96.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 470014801582 · Germantown, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,719 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Germantown High held near 1,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 96.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Germantown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- This school
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- Dexter School
Dexter School
1,509 students
What this shows Germantown High reports 1,719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Germantown High compares
Germantown High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 246 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.
Student demographics
African American 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.5%
White 2.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Germantown High is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Germantown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown High'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
- 1,675
- 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 in Germantown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Germantown High
How many students attend Germantown High?
Germantown High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Germantown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,806 (2022-23) → 1,765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown High is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown High?
The largest demographic group at Germantown High is African American at 80.4% of enrollment, in Germantown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown High?
Germantown High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Germantown High rank among public schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Germantown, 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 Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Germantown High, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Southwind High (1,675 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.