Serving 577 students in grades 6-12, Sale Creek Middle / High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sale Creek Middle/High School serves the northern part of Sale Creek, TN, covering an area of approximately 65.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sale Creek Middle / High School's student population of 577 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sale Creek Middle / High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sale Creek Middle / 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
#547 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sale Creek Middle / High School's ranking?
Sale Creek Middle / High School is ranked #547 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sale Creek Middle / High School often compared to?
Sale Creek Middle / High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Daisy Middle School, Soddy Daisy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sale Creek Middle / High School?
The graduation rate of Sale Creek Middle / High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sale Creek Middle / High School?
577 students attend Sale Creek Middle / High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sale Creek Middle / High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sale Creek Middle / High School offer ?
Sale Creek Middle / High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sale Creek Middle / High School part of?
Sale Creek Middle / High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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