Enrollment
1,272
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, TN
Mcminn High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcminn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470282000993
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcminn High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,272
- students enrolled
Mcminn High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcminn High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Athens, TN.
School address
District: Mcminn County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470282000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcminn High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcminn High School
Mcminn High School is a large high school in Athens, Tennessee, enrolling 1,272 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 401 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcminn County also operates Riceville Elementary (641 students) and Central High School (583 students) alongside Mcminn High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcminn High School compares
Mcminn High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$9,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Mcminn High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcminn County, which includes Mcminn High School.
$9,933
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 51.8%
Federal 21.6%
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.
How Mcminn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Englewood Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niota Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcminn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcminn High School
How many students attend Mcminn High School?
Mcminn High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcminn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcminn High School is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcminn High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcminn High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Athens, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcminn High School?
Mcminn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcminn High School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcminn High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Athens, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Mcminn High School a good school?
Mcminn High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mcminn County?
Besides Mcminn High School, Mcminn County also operates Riceville Elementary (641 students), Central High School (583 students), and Mountain View Elementary (566 students). See the Mcminn County district page for the complete list.
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