Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Cascade High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 539 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascade High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Wartrace, TN, encompassing approximately 474.8 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.2 miles from the school's location to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 20 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cascade High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cascade High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade High School is 0.35, 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
#438 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 Cascade High School's ranking?
Cascade High School is ranked #438 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cascade High School often compared to?
Cascade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community High School, Shelbyville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cascade High School?
539 students attend Cascade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cascade High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cascade High School offer ?
Cascade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cascade High School part of?
Cascade High School is part of Bedford County School District.
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