Claiborne High School

815 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 703 students in grades 9-12, Claiborne 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Claiborne High School's student population of 703 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
703 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Claiborne 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 Claiborne High School is 0.10, 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)
#924 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Claiborne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Claiborne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Claiborne High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
95%
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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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Claiborne High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Claiborne High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claiborne High School's ranking?
Claiborne High School is ranked #924 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Claiborne High School often compared to?
Claiborne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Gap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Claiborne High School?
The graduation rate of Claiborne High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Claiborne High School?
703 students attend Claiborne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Claiborne High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claiborne High School?
Claiborne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Claiborne High School offer ?
Claiborne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Claiborne High School part of?
Claiborne High School is part of Claiborne County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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