West Greene High School is a high school in Greene County located at 275 West Greene Drive in Mosheim, Tennessee. It is operated by the Greene County School system.
Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, West Greene 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 494 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Greene High School serves the western part of its school district in Mosheim, TN, covering an area of approximately 153.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Greene High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Greene High School's student population of 494 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
West Greene 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 West Greene High School is 0.22, 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
#1426 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 West Greene High School's ranking?
West Greene High School is ranked #1426 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Greene High School often compared to?
West Greene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Greene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Greene High School?
The graduation rate of West Greene High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend West Greene High School?
494 students attend West Greene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Greene High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does West Greene High School offer ?
West Greene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Greene High School part of?
West Greene High School is part of Greene County School District.
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