Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Tellico Plains 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 435 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tellico Plains High School serves the southern part of its school district in Tellico Plains, TN, covering an area of approximately 358.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 22.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tellico Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tellico Plains High School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains High School is 0.13, 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
#947 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
White
93%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tellico Plains High School's ranking?
Tellico Plains High School is ranked #947 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tellico Plains High School often compared to?
Tellico Plains High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tellico Plains High School?
The graduation rate of Tellico Plains High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Tellico Plains High School?
435 students attend Tellico Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tellico Plains High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Tellico Plains High School offer ?
Tellico Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tellico Plains High School part of?
Tellico Plains High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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