Enrollment
756
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470144000437
Grainger High School — Rutledge, TN
Federal NCES profile for Grainger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grainger High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grainger High School reports 756 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grainger County spends $11,871 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.7% from local sources (property taxes), 61.9% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grainger High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,871
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 756 Top 82% in Tennessee — larger than 18% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470144000437
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Expulsions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grainger County, which includes Grainger High School.
$11,871
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 61.9%
Federal 20.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grainger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grainger High School is 16.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grainger High School?
The largest demographic group at Grainger High School is White at 90.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grainger High School?
Grainger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.