Collierville High School is a public high school located in Collierville, Tennessee which operates under the administration of Collierville Schools. It was previously under the authority of Shelby County Schools until Collierville Schools splintered from it in 2014.
Serving 2,946 students in grades 9-12, Collierville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,946 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collierville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Collierville High School's student population of 2,946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,946 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
155 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
158 acres
School Motto
One Town, One School! Everybody’s a Dragon!
School Rankings
Collierville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collierville High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#292 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
18%
20%
White
52%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blister The Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collierville High School's ranking?
Collierville High School is ranked #292 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Collierville High School often compared to?
Collierville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collierville High School?
The graduation rate of Collierville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Collierville High School?
2,946 students attend Collierville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Collierville High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Collierville High School offer ?
Collierville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collierville High School part of?
Collierville High School is part of Collierville School District.
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