Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Cannon County 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cannon County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 265.7 square miles in Woodbury, TN, typically allowing for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cannon County High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cannon County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon County High School's ranking?
Cannon County High School is ranked #1265 out of 1,728 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannon County High School?
The graduation rate of Cannon County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cannon County High School?
521 students attend Cannon County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cannon County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cannon County High School offer ?
Cannon County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon County High School part of?
Cannon County High School is part of Cannon County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
OMG the school is pretty cool but th teachers should allow calculators and give only an hour two hours tops of homework! And it also shouldn't be in a crappy nowhere town like woodbury!!!!!!
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