Coffee County Central High School is a public high school located in Manchester, Tennessee. The school serves about 1,600 students in the Coffee County School District.
Serving 1,262 students in grades 9-12, Coffee County Central 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 1,262 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coffee County Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Manchester, TN, covering approximately 401.1 square miles. Typically, it takes about 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 19.1 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coffee County Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coffee County Central High School's student population of 1,262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today for Brighter Tomorrows
School Rankings
Coffee County Central 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 Coffee County Central High School is 0.38, 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
#783 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Red Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coffee County Central High School's ranking?
Coffee County Central High School is ranked #783 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Coffee County Central High School often compared to?
Coffee County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tullahoma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coffee County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Coffee County Central High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Coffee County Central High School?
1,262 students attend Coffee County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Coffee County Central High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Coffee County Central High School offer ?
Coffee County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Coffee County Central High School part of?
Coffee County Central High School is part of Coffee County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excellent school. Very good teachers and Staff.Very clean. Good classes.
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