Grainger High School is a public high school in Rutledge, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 2008 and is part of the Grainger County Schools district. The school serves the communities of Rutledge, Bean Station, Blaine, and Washburn, and is the largest school in Grainger County.
Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Grainger 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than 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: 756 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grainger High School serves the southern part of Rutledge, TN, covering an area of approximately 196.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 16.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grainger High School's student population of 756 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grainger 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 Grainger 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
#1295 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-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)38.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grainger High School's ranking?
Grainger High School is ranked #1295 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grainger High School?
The graduation rate of Grainger High School is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Grainger High School?
756 students attend Grainger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grainger High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Grainger High School offer ?
Grainger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grainger High School part of?
Grainger High School is part of Grainger County School District.
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