- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rutledge, TN
Grainger Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grainger Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470144002193
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grainger Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 6
- students enrolled
Grainger Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grainger Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Grainger Academy grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (+37.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470144002193 · Rutledge, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger High School (756 students)
Grainger Academy grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (+37.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Grainger Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grainger High
Grainger High School
756 students
- Washburn Schoo
Washburn School
477 students
- Bean Station E
Bean Station Elementary
437 students
- Joppa Elementa
Joppa Elementary
404 students
- Rutledge Middl
Rutledge Middle School
363 students
- This school 6
Grainger Academy
6 students
What this shows Grainger Academy reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grainger Academy compares
Grainger Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,710
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 66.7%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Grainger Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Grainger County reports $11,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grainger Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joppa Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grainger Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Rutledge
2 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 (~6 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grainger Academy
How many students attend Grainger Academy?
Grainger Academy has 6 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grainger Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grainger Academy is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 81% 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 Grainger Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grainger Academy is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grainger Academy?
Grainger Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grainger Academy rank among high schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Grainger Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rutledge, 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 Rutledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grainger County?
Besides Grainger Academy, Grainger County also operates Grainger High School (756 students), Washburn School (477 students), and Bean Station Elementary (437 students). See the Grainger County district page for the complete list.