Enrollment
54
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallatin, TN
Sumner County Middle College High School
Federal NCES profile for Sumner County Middle College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470402002408
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner County Middle College High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 54:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 54
- students enrolled
Sumner County Middle College High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner County Middle College High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402002408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+253% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner County Middle College High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumner County Middle College High School
Sumner County Middle College High School is a small high school in Gallatin, Tennessee, enrolling 54 students.
Class loads run heavy: 54:1 is larger than about 99% of Tennessee schools and 253% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Tennessee schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gallatin's high schools, it stands alongside Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students): Sumner County Middle College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (54:1 vs 15.2:1).
Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students) and Beech Sr High School (1,477 students) alongside Sumner County Middle College 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 Sumner County Middle College High School compares
Sumner County Middle College 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 | 54:1 | ▲ 253% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
54:1
students per teacher
- 253% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,286
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Sumner County Middle College High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Sumner County Middle College High School.
$10,286
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 Sumner County Middle College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner County Middle College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Gallatin
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gallatin Senior High School
Standard public school
1,644 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Station Camp High School
Standard public school
1,137 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty Creek High School
Standard public school
993 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
E B Wilson
Standard public school
48 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~54:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sumner County Middle College High School
How many students attend Sumner County Middle College High School?
Sumner County Middle College High School has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallatin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner County Middle College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner County Middle College High School is 54:1, which is 253% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 244% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner County Middle College High School?
The largest demographic group at Sumner County Middle College High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner County Middle College High School?
Sumner County Middle College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sumner County Middle College High School rank among high schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner County Middle College High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin on the city page.
Is Sumner County Middle College High School a good school?
Sumner County Middle College High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Sumner County?
Besides Sumner County Middle College High School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.
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