Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Greeneville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 871 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greeneville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Greeneville, TN school district, encompassing approximately 17.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.8 miles and the furthest edge located 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greeneville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Greeneville High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Greeneville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeneville High School is 0.43, 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
#341 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Greene Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeneville High School's ranking?
Greeneville High School is ranked #341 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Greeneville High School often compared to?
Greeneville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chuckey Doak High School, South Greene High School, North Greene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeneville High School?
The graduation rate of Greeneville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Greeneville High School?
871 students attend Greeneville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Greeneville High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Greeneville High School offer ?
Greeneville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greeneville High School part of?
Greeneville High School is part of Greeneville School District.
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