Rockvale High School

6545 Highway 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 2,433 students in grades 9-12, Rockvale High School ranks in the top 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rockvale High School's student population of 2,433 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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School Rankings

Rockvale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockvale High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#737 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
9%
28%
51%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
57%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockvale High School's ranking?
Rockvale High School is ranked #737 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rockvale High School often compared to?
Rockvale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman High School, Riverdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockvale High School?
The graduation rate of Rockvale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rockvale High School?
2,433 students attend Rockvale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rockvale High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockvale High School?
Rockvale High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockvale High School offer ?
Rockvale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rockvale High School part of?
Rockvale High School is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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