Serving 1,965 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson 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 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 1,965 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Co High School's student population of 1,965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,965 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
121 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
To prepare responsible productive citizens who are lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Co High School is 0.33, 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
#953 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Co High School's ranking?
Jefferson Co High School is ranked #953 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jefferson Co High School often compared to?
Jefferson Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Pine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Co High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Co High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Jefferson Co High School?
1,965 students attend Jefferson Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Jefferson Co High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jefferson Co High School offer ?
Jefferson Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson Co High School part of?
Jefferson Co High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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