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Giles Co High School

High School · Giles County · Pulaski, TN

A Giles County high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 Sheila Frost DR, Pulaski, TN 38478

  • Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$11,237
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Giles Co High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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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The neighborhood

Where Giles Co 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,827/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pulaski), 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

$58,658

Median home value

$195,500

Median rent

$829/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Giles County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richland SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–12Not available662Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Giles County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$11,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Giles Co High School

Giles Co High School is a public high school in Pulaski, TN, part of Giles County, serving approximately 688 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Giles Co High School

What grades does Giles Co High School serve?

Giles Co High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Giles Co High School?

Giles Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Giles Co High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Giles Co High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Giles Co High School rank in TN?

Giles Co High School ranks #1,092 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Giles Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Giles Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Giles Co High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Giles Co High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Giles Co High School a charter school?

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

Is Giles Co High School a Title I school?

No, Giles Co High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Giles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 38478)
18,756
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
42.2
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 38478; 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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