- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rutledge, TN
Grainger High School
Federal NCES profile for Grainger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470144000437
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grainger High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 756
- students enrolled
Grainger High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grainger High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Grainger High School shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 470144000437 · Rutledge, TN High · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn School (477 students)
Grainger High School shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Grainger High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Rutledge Eleme
Rutledge Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Grainger High School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grainger High School compares
Grainger High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.3%
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
$11,710
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Grainger High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grainger County reports $11,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grainger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joppa Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grainger High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grainger High School
How many students attend Grainger High School?
Grainger High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grainger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grainger High School is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Grainger High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grainger High School?
Grainger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Grainger High School rank among high schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Grainger High School ranks #2 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 High School, Grainger County also operates Washburn School (477 students), Bean Station Elementary (437 students), and Joppa Elementary (404 students). See the Grainger County district page for the complete list.