Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Happy Valley 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 449 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Happy Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Elizabethton, TN, covering approximately 337.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest reaches of the zone can take 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the nearest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Valley High School's student population of 449 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley High School is 0.24, 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
#1103 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
87%
57%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley High School's ranking?
Happy Valley High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Happy Valley High School often compared to?
Happy Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Happy Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Happy Valley High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Happy Valley High School?
449 students attend Happy Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Happy Valley High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Happy Valley High School offer ?
Happy Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Happy Valley High School part of?
Happy Valley High School is part of Carter County School District.
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