Below Average
#1509 of 1,786 schools in TN
Carter High School
High School · Knox County · Strawberry Plains, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 N Carter School RD, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carter High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Carter 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,102
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–12 | 3.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Career Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
| Farragut High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,091 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #70 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter High School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter High School
Carter High School is a public high school in Strawberry Plains, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 794 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,509 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter High School
What grades does Carter High School serve?
Carter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter High School?
Carter High School has an enrollment of approximately 794 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter High School rank in TN?
Carter High School ranks #1,509 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Carter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Carter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carter High School a charter school?
No, Carter High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter High School a Title I school?
No, Carter High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 794
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (865) 933-3434
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37871)
- 8,548
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 37871; 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
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