- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hendersonville, TN
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Federal NCES profile for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402002203
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 641
- students enrolled
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402002203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470402002203 · Hendersonville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 641
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
641 students
What this shows Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek compares
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Hendersonville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
How many students attend Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hendersonville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
The largest demographic group at Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek?
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek rank among middle schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.