Enrollment
1,965
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470210000675
Jefferson Co High School — Dandridge, TN
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 9
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: Jefferson 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)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Co High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Co High School reports 1,965 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 123.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 26 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 328 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County spends $11,202 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.6% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), 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 Jefferson Co 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,965 | top 99% | — | — |
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,202
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 328 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
283
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,965 Top 99% in Tennessee — larger than 1% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 123.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470210000675
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 328:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 283
Out-of-school suspensions 257
Expulsions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Jefferson Co High School.
$11,202
Per student
-9%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 22.6%
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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Co High School
How many students attend Jefferson Co High School?
Jefferson Co High School has 1,965 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dandridge, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co High School is 16.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Co High School is White at 80.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dandridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Co High School?
Jefferson Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) 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.