Cosby High School

3318 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Cosby 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cosby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Cosby High School's student population of 339 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Cosby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cosby High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1158 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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25-29%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
93%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cosby High School's ranking?
Cosby High School is ranked #1158 out of 1,721 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cosby High School?
The graduation rate of Cosby High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cosby High School?
339 students attend Cosby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cosby High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cosby High School?
Cosby High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cosby High School offer ?
Cosby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cosby High School part of?
Cosby High School is part of Cocke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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