Serving 611 students in grades 6-12, Sale Creek Middle / High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sale Creek Middle / High School's student population of 611 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sale Creek Middle / 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 Sale Creek Middle / High School is 0.17, 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
#539 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sale Creek Middle / High School's ranking?
Sale Creek Middle / High School is ranked #539 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sale Creek Middle / High School often compared to?
Sale Creek Middle / High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Daisy Middle School, Soddy Daisy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sale Creek Middle / High School?
The graduation rate of Sale Creek Middle / High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sale Creek Middle / High School?
611 students attend Sale Creek Middle / High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sale Creek Middle / High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sale Creek Middle / High School?
Sale Creek Middle / High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sale Creek Middle / High School offer ?
Sale Creek Middle / High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sale Creek Middle / High School part of?
Sale Creek Middle / High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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