Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Grundy County 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 486 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grundy County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Coalmont, TN, encompassing approximately 361.1 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grundy County High School's student population of 486 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Jacket, Always a Jacket
School Rankings
Grundy County 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 Grundy County High School is 0.06, 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
#1276 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 Grundy County High School's ranking?
Grundy County High School is ranked #1276 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Grundy County High School often compared to?
Grundy County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Co High School, South Pittsburg High School, Marion Co High 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grundy County High School?
The graduation rate of Grundy County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Grundy County High School?
486 students attend Grundy County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Grundy County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Grundy County High School offer ?
Grundy County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grundy County High School part of?
Grundy County High School is part of Grundy County School District.
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