Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Cosby 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 12% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cosby High School serves the southern part of its school district in Cosby, TN, covering an area of approximately 137.3 square miles. Most students typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cosby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cosby High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cosby 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 Cosby High School is 0.19, 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
#1108 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosby High School's ranking?
Cosby High School is ranked #1108 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cosby High School often compared to?
Cosby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cocke Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% 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 Cosby High School?
The graduation rate of Cosby High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cosby High School?
343 students attend Cosby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cosby High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cosby High School offer ?
Cosby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cosby High School part of?
Cosby High School is part of Cocke County School District.
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