Grainger High School is a public high school in Rutledge, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 2008 and is part of the Grainger County Schools district. The school serves the communities of Rutledge, Bean Station, Blaine, and Washburn, and is the largest school in Grainger County.
Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Grainger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grainger High School's student population of 797 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Grainger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grainger High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1296 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grainger High School's ranking?
Grainger High School is ranked #1296 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grainger High School?
The graduation rate of Grainger High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grainger High School?
797 students attend Grainger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grainger High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grainger High School?
Grainger High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grainger High School offer ?
Grainger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grainger High School part of?
Grainger High School is part of Grainger County School District.
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