- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockvale, TN
Rockvale High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockvale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369002580
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockvale High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockvale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,126
- students enrolled
Rockvale High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockvale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockvale, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-114 students YoY
Rockvale High School held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-114 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.7 → 130.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-114 students YoY 470369002580 · Rockvale, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,126 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Rockvale High School held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-114 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.7 → 130.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rockvale 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
- This school
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- Lavergne High
Lavergne High School
2,116 students
What this shows Rockvale High School reports 2,126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockvale High School compares
Rockvale 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,126
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
24.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Rockvale High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Rockvale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 |
| Lavergne High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockvale 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
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockvale High School
How many students attend Rockvale High School?
Rockvale High School has 2,126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockvale, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,292 (2022-23) → 2,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-114).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockvale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockvale High School 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 Rockvale High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockvale High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Rockvale, 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 Rockvale High School?
Rockvale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rockvale High School rank among public schools in Rockvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockvale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockvale, 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 Rockvale 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.