Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Community High School's student population of 570 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community High School's ranking?
Community High School is ranked #826 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Community High School often compared to?
Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade High School, Shelbyville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community High School?
The graduation rate of Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Community High School?
570 students attend Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Community High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community High School?
Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community High School offer ?
Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community High School part of?
Community High School is part of Bedford County School District.
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