Giles County High School is a public high school in Pulaski, Tennessee. State scores are slightly below average. English 1-4 is offered with Honors, and foreign language classes include Spanish. A journalism and video journalism class completes the language department.
Serving 688 students in grades 9-12, Giles Co 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Giles County High School serves the southern part of Pulaski, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 363.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Giles Co High School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
58 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Giles Co 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 Giles Co High School is 0.52, 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
#1414 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
18%
20%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giles Co High School's ranking?
Giles Co High School is ranked #1414 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Giles Co High School often compared to?
Giles Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland School, Bridgeforth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Giles Co High School?
The graduation rate of Giles Co High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Giles Co High School?
688 students attend Giles Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Giles Co High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Giles Co High School offer ?
Giles Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Giles Co High School part of?
Giles Co High School is part of Giles County School District.
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