Cocke County High School is a public high school located in Newport, Tennessee. The school serves around 1,100 students in a predominantly rural area of East Tennessee. It serves all of Cocke County except the southern portion, which is served by Cosby High School.
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, Cocke Co 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,074 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cocke Co High School serves the northern part of Newport, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 284.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 8.4 miles, and the furthest edge located 17.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cocke Co High School's student population of 1,074 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,074 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cocke Co 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 Cocke Co High School is 0.27, 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
#1302 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
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
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocke Co High School's ranking?
Cocke Co High School is ranked #1302 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cocke Co High School often compared to?
Cocke Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cosby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cocke Co High School?
The graduation rate of Cocke Co High School is 84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cocke Co High School?
1,074 students attend Cocke Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cocke Co High School students are White, 7% 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 Cocke Co High School offer ?
Cocke Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cocke Co High School part of?
Cocke Co High School is part of Cocke County School District.
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