Copper Basin High School is a public high school in Copperhill, Tennessee. The school is one of two public high schools in the Polk County Schools district, the other being Polk County High School, of which it maintains a rivalry with.
Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Copper Basin 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 27% (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 Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Basin High School's student population of 231 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for a Lifetime
School Rankings
Copper Basin 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 Copper Basin 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
#835 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Basin High School's ranking?
Copper Basin High School is ranked #835 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Copper Basin High School often compared to?
Copper Basin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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 Copper Basin High School?
The graduation rate of Copper Basin High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Copper Basin High School?
231 students attend Copper Basin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Copper Basin High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Copper Basin High School offer ?
Copper Basin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Copper Basin High School part of?
Copper Basin High School is part of Polk County School District.
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