- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greeneville, TN
South Greene High School
Federal NCES profile for South Greene High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470147000455
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Greene High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Greeneville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 495
- students enrolled
South Greene High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Greene High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Greeneville, TN.
School address
District: Greene County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470147000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
South Greene High School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 470147000455 · Greeneville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mosheim Elementary (711 students)
South Greene High School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Greene High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mosheim Elemen
Mosheim Elementary
711 students
- Doak Elementar
Doak Elementary
570 students
- Chuckey Doak H
Chuckey Doak High School
555 students
- This school
South Greene High School
495 students
- West Greene Hi
West Greene High School
494 students
- West Greene Mi
West Greene Middle Schools
398 students
What this shows South Greene High School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Greene High School compares
South Greene High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, South Greene High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Greene County reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Greene High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosheim Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chuckey Doak High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Greene High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Greene Middle Schools | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Greene High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Greeneville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Greene High School
How many students attend South Greene High School?
South Greene High School has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greeneville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Greene High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Greene High School is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Greene High School?
The largest demographic group at South Greene High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Greeneville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Greene High School?
South Greene High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South Greene High School rank among high schools in Greeneville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Greene High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Greeneville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greeneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greene County?
Besides South Greene High School, Greene County also operates Mosheim Elementary (711 students), Doak Elementary (570 students), and Chuckey Doak High School (555 students). See the Greene County district page for the complete list.