Serving 48 students in grades 6-12, Cora Cox Academy 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
10%
21%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cora Cox Academy?
The graduation rate of Cora Cox Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cora Cox Academy?
48 students attend Cora Cox Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cora Cox Academy students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora Cox Academy?
Cora Cox Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cora Cox Academy offer ?
Cora Cox Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cora Cox Academy part of?
Cora Cox Academy is part of Kingsport School District.
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