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Cosby High School vs. Cocke Co High School

Should you attend Cosby High School or Cocke Co High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cosby High School
3318 Cosby Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cocke Co High School
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cosby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Cosby 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 12% (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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Cocke 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
347 students
1,140 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cosby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cocke Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cosby High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cocke Co High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cosby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cocke Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cosby High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cocke County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cocke Co High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cocke County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1108 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1302 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cosby High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cocke Co High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
13%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cosby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocke Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cosby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocke Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cosby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocke Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in TN)
84%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cosby High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cocke Co High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cosby High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cocke Co High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
96
274
Grade 10 Students
90
295
Grade 11 Students
82
313
Grade 12 Students
79
258

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cocke Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cosby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cocke Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cosby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cocke Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cosby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cocke Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cosby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cocke Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cosby High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cocke Co High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cosby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cocke Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cosby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cocke Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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