Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, David Crockett 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 1,122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Crockett High School serves the southern part of its school district in Jonesborough, TN, covering an area of approximately 167.7 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 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Crockett High School's student population of 1,122 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
David Crockett 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 David Crockett High School is 0.21, 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
#877 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
American Pioneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Crockett High School's ranking?
David Crockett High School is ranked #877 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are David Crockett High School often compared to?
David Crockett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Boone 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of David Crockett High School?
The graduation rate of David Crockett High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend David Crockett High School?
1,122 students attend David Crockett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of David Crockett High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does David Crockett High School offer ?
David Crockett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Crockett High School part of?
David Crockett High School is part of Washington County School District.
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