- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gordonsville, TN
Gordonsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Gordonsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470387002047
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordonsville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gordonsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 541
- students enrolled
Gordonsville High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordonsville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gordonsville, TN.
School address
District: Smith County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470387002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gordonsville High School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 470387002047 · Gordonsville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith County High School (476 students)
Gordonsville High School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gordonsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gordonsville High School
541 students
- Smith County H
Smith County High School
476 students
- Carthage Eleme
Carthage Elementary
465 students
- Gordonsville E
Gordonsville Elementary School
311 students
- Smith County M
Smith County Middle School
289 students
- Defeated Eleme
Defeated Elementary
288 students
What this shows Gordonsville High School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordonsville High School compares
Gordonsville 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,329
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Gordonsville High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smith County reports $10,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordonsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordonsville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Defeated Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordonsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gordonsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordonsville High School
How many students attend Gordonsville High School?
Gordonsville High School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gordonsville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordonsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordonsville High School 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 Gordonsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Gordonsville High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Gordonsville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordonsville High School?
Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville High School rank among public schools in Gordonsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordonsville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gordonsville, 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 Smith County?
Besides Gordonsville High School, Smith County also operates Smith County High School (476 students), Carthage Elementary (465 students), and Gordonsville Elementary School (311 students). See the Smith County district page for the complete list.