- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tellico Plains, TN
Tellico Plains High School
Federal NCES profile for Tellico Plains High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470300001201
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tellico Plains High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Tellico Plains · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 435
- students enrolled
Tellico Plains High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tellico Plains High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tellico Plains, TN.
School address
District: Monroe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470300001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Tellico Plains High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470300001201 · Tellico Plains, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoyah High School (766 students)
Tellico Plains High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tellico Plains High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
766 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High School
610 students
- Madisonville P
Madisonville Primary
529 students
- Madisonville I
Madisonville Intermediate School
475 students
- This school
Tellico Plains High School
435 students
- Madisonville M
Madisonville Middle School
430 students
What this shows Tellico Plains High School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tellico Plains High School compares
Tellico Plains 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$12,029
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Tellico Plains High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $12,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tellico Plains High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tellico Plains High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tellico Plains High School
How many students attend Tellico Plains High School?
Tellico Plains High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tellico Plains, TN. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tellico Plains High School?
The largest demographic group at Tellico Plains High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Tellico Plains, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tellico Plains High School?
Tellico Plains High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Tellico Plains High School rank among public schools in Tellico Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Tellico Plains High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Tellico Plains High School, Monroe County also operates Sequoyah High School (766 students), Sweetwater High School (610 students), and Madisonville Primary (529 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.