Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Volunteer 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 17% (which is lower 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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Volunteer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Volunteer High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Volunteer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Volunteer High School is 0.15, 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
#945 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 Volunteer High School's ranking?
Volunteer High School is ranked #945 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Volunteer High School often compared to?
Volunteer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% 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 Volunteer High School?
The graduation rate of Volunteer High School is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Volunteer High School?
1,045 students attend Volunteer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Volunteer High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volunteer High School?
Volunteer High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Volunteer High School offer ?
Volunteer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Volunteer High School part of?
Volunteer High School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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