Daniel Boone High School is a public high school located in Gray, Tennessee, US. It is one of two high schools in the Washington County Schools system. Daniel Boone High School opened in 1971–72 to serve the students of the northern half of Washington County, Tennessee.
Serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Boone 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 1,145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Boone High School serves the northern part of its school district in Johnson City, TN, covering an area of approximately 123.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Daniel Boone High School's student population of 1,145 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
84 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Daniel Boone 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 Daniel Boone High School is 0.12, 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
#817 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Mascot
Daniel Boone-trailblazer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Boone High School's ranking?
Daniel Boone High School is ranked #817 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Daniel Boone High School often compared to?
Daniel Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Crockett High School, Science Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Boone High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Boone High School is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Daniel Boone High School?
1,145 students attend Daniel Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Daniel Boone High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Daniel Boone High School offer ?
Daniel Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Boone High School part of?
Daniel Boone High School is part of Washington County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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