- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greeneville, TN
South Greene Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Greene Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470147002615
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Greene Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Greeneville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 300
- students enrolled
South Greene Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Greene Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greeneville, TN.
School address
District: Greene County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470147002615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
South Greene Middle School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470147002615 · Greeneville, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mosheim Elementary (711 students)
South Greene Middle School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Greene Middle 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
- South Greene H
South Greene High School
495 students
- West Greene Hi
West Greene High School
494 students
- This school
South Greene Middle School
300 students
What this shows South Greene Middle School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Greene Middle School compares
South Greene Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, South Greene Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chuckey Doak High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Greene High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Greene High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Greene Middle 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
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Greeneville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Greene Middle School
How many students attend South Greene Middle School?
South Greene Middle School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greeneville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Greene Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Greene Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Greene Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Greene Middle School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Greeneville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Greene Middle School?
South Greene Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Greeneville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Greene Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Greeneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greene County?
Besides South Greene Middle 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.