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 1,140 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cocke Co High School's student population of 1,140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Cocke Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cocke Co High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocke Co High School's ranking?
Cocke Co High School is ranked #1251 out of 1,761 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, Pigeon Forge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cocke Co High School?
1,140 students attend Cocke Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cocke Co High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cocke Co High School?
Cocke Co High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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