Moore County High School is a six-year public high school in Lynchburg, Tennessee, serving students in grades 7–12 from Moore County, Tennessee, as part of the Moore County School District. As of the 2005–06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 449 students and 29.8 classroom teachers
Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Moore 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 27% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Moore County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Lynchburg, TN, covering approximately 130.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moore County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Moore County High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moore 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 Moore County High School is 0.21, 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
#1073 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
89%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moore County High School's ranking?
Moore County High School is ranked #1073 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Moore County High School often compared to?
Moore County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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 Moore County High School?
The graduation rate of Moore County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Moore County High School?
400 students attend Moore County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Moore County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Moore County High School offer ?
Moore County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moore County High School part of?
Moore County High School is part of Moore County School District.
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