Enrollment
541
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordonsville High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordonsville High School
Gordonsville High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gordonsville, Tennessee, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gordonsville's public schools, it stands alongside New Middleton Elementary (210 students): Gordonsville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 15:1).
Smith County also operates Smith County High School (476 students) and Carthage Elementary (465 students) alongside Gordonsville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordonsville High School compares
Gordonsville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smith County, which includes Gordonsville High School.
$10,034
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 58.3%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gordonsville on the city page.
Is Gordonsville High School a good school?
Gordonsville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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