White County High School is a public high school located in Sparta, Tennessee. The school serves the population of White County from grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, White County 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 30% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: White County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sparta, TN, encompassing approximately 378.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
White County High School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,014 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
75 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
Campus Size
14 acres
School Rankings
White County 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 White County 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
#725 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
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
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White County High School's ranking?
White County High School is ranked #725 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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 White County High School?
The graduation rate of White County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend White County High School?
1,014 students attend White County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of White County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does White County High School offer ?
White County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White County High School part of?
White County High School is part of White County School District.
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