Collinwood High School is a public high school located in Collinwood, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Wayne County School System.
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Collinwood 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collinwood High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collinwood 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 Collinwood High School is 0.10, 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
#1217 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinwood High School's ranking?
Collinwood High School is ranked #1217 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Collinwood High School often compared to?
Collinwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne County High School, Frank Hughes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collinwood High School?
The graduation rate of Collinwood High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Collinwood High School?
223 students attend Collinwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Collinwood High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Collinwood High School offer ?
Collinwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collinwood High School part of?
Collinwood High School is part of Wayne County School District.
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