Enrollment
2,126
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369002580
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockvale High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockvale High School
Rockvale High School is a large high school in Rockvale, Tennessee, enrolling 2,126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,126 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 (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students) and Blackman High School (2,301 students) alongside Rockvale 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 Rockvale High School compares
Rockvale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,141
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes Rockvale High School.
$10,141
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~2,126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Rockvale on the city page.
Is Rockvale High School a good school?
Rockvale High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. 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 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.
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