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Anderson County High School

High School · Anderson County · Clinton, TN

A high school in Clinton, TN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 Maverick CIR, Clinton, TN 37716

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,945
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Anderson County High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,608/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,250

Median home value

$220,500

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
9 boys'·19 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anderson County Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.53–120.1 mi34Compare →
Norris AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4private2–122.8 mi36Compare →
Clinton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–12Not available1,073Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anderson County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#15 of 17
District spending per student
$12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson County High School is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson County High School

Anderson County High School is a public high school in Clinton, TN, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 1,029 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson County High School

What grades does Anderson County High School serve?

Anderson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Anderson County High School?

Anderson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,029 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson County High School rank in TN?

Anderson County High School ranks #1,331 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Anderson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anderson County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson County High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Anderson County High School a charter school?

No, Anderson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson County High School a Title I school?

No, Anderson County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 37716)
26,361
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37716; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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