- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lavergne, TN
Lavergne High School
Federal NCES profile for Lavergne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369001987
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavergne High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lavergne · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,116
- students enrolled
Lavergne High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavergne High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lavergne, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lavergne High School held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.3 → 130.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470369001987 · Lavergne, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,116 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Lavergne High School held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.3 → 130.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lavergne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school
Lavergne High School
2,116 students
What this shows Lavergne High School reports 2,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavergne High School compares
Lavergne High School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,116 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,116
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$10,708
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 25.8%
White 19.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Lavergne High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lavergne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavergne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lavergne High School
How many students attend Lavergne High School?
Lavergne High School has 2,116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lavergne, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,100 (2022-23) → 2,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavergne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavergne High School is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavergne High School?
The largest demographic group at Lavergne High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Lavergne, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavergne High School?
Lavergne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lavergne High School rank among public schools in Lavergne?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavergne High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lavergne, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Lavergne High School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.