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#836 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 47% in state
Cascade High School
High School · Bedford County · Wartrace, TN
A Bedford County high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1165 Bell Bckle/Wartrace, Wartrace, TN 37183
- Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cascade High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 Cascade 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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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
$71,597
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Webb SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 549 | Compare → |
| Shelbyville Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,590 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bedford County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $9,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade High School is listed in Bedford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade High School
Cascade High School is a public high school in Wartrace, TN, part of Bedford County, serving approximately 554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade High School
What grades does Cascade High School serve?
Cascade High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade High School rank in TN?
Cascade High School ranks #836 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cascade High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cascade High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cascade High School a charter school?
No, Cascade High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade High School a Title I school?
No, Cascade High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (931) 389-9394
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37183)
- 3,211
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
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 37183; 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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