Cloudland High School is a public high school in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, United States and is one of the Carter County schools in north east Tennessee. The school has 337 students in grades seven through twelve.
Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Cloudland High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cloudland High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Roan Mountain, TN, encompassing approximately 337.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.2 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloudland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cloudland High School's student population of 236 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Cloudland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloudland High School is 0.06, 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
#721 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scotty The Scot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloudland High School's ranking?
Cloudland High School is ranked #721 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloudland High School?
The graduation rate of Cloudland High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cloudland High School?
236 students attend Cloudland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cloudland High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cloudland High School offer ?
Cloudland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cloudland High School part of?
Cloudland High School is part of Carter County School District.
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