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 2,998 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 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Collierville High School's student population of 2,998 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Collierville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collierville High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#302 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
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
15%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
20%
21%
White
53%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collierville High School's ranking?
Collierville High School is ranked #302 out of 1,761 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Collierville High School?
2,998 students attend Collierville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Collierville High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collierville High School?
Collierville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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