Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Mckenzie 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckenzie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckenzie High School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckenzie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckenzie High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
77%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckenzie High School's ranking?
Mckenzie High School is ranked #583 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mckenzie High School often compared to?
Mckenzie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntingdon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckenzie High School?
The graduation rate of Mckenzie High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckenzie High School?
362 students attend Mckenzie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mckenzie High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckenzie High School?
Mckenzie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckenzie High School offer ?
Mckenzie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mckenzie High School part of?
Mckenzie High School is part of Mckenzie School District.
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