South Greene High School is a high school located south of Greeneville, Tennessee in the South Greene community. Established in 1965, it is part of the Greene County School System. South Greene High School's athletic teams are known as the Rebels.
Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, South Greene 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 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: South Greene High School serves the southern part of Greeneville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 189.6 square miles. Most families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary being 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Greene High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Greene High School's student population of 495 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
South Greene 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 South Greene High School is 0.19, 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
#522 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rebel
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Greene High School's ranking?
South Greene High School is ranked #522 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Greene High School often compared to?
South Greene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeneville High School, North Greene High School, West Greene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Greene High School?
The graduation rate of South Greene High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend South Greene High School?
495 students attend South Greene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Greene High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does South Greene High School offer ?
South Greene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Greene High School part of?
South Greene High School is part of Greene County School District.
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