Enrollment
354
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470359000567
Harriman High School — Harriman, TN
Federal NCES profile for Harriman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 37
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 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: Roane 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harriman High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harriman High School reports 354 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 354 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roane County spends $12,876 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Harriman 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 32% | — | — |
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,876
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 354 Top 32% in Tennessee — larger than 68% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470359000567
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 354:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.5%
In-school suspensions 85
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County, which includes Harriman High School.
$12,876
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.5%
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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Harriman High School
How many students attend Harriman High School?
Harriman High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harriman, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriman High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriman High School?
The largest demographic group at Harriman High School is White at 77.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harriman, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriman High School?
Harriman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.