Mcminn High School

2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Mcminn 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcminn High School's student population of 1,272 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,272 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
82 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Mcminn 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 Mcminn High School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#947 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
41%
37%
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
6%
20%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
89%
90%
(22-23)
28.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcminn High School's ranking?
Mcminn High School is ranked #947 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mcminn High School often compared to?
Mcminn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcminn High School?
The graduation rate of Mcminn High School is 89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcminn High School?
1,272 students attend Mcminn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mcminn High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mcminn High School offer ?
Mcminn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcminn High School part of?
Mcminn High School is part of Mcminn County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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