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#972 of 1,786 schools in TN
Gordonsville High School
High School · Smith County · Gordonsville, TN
A Smith County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 Main Street East, Gordonsville, TN 38563
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gordonsville High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gordonsville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gordonsville), 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
$71,094
Median home value
$232,400
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Smith County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 493 | 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.
Smith County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gordonsville High School is listed in Smith County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordonsville High School
Gordonsville High School is a public high school in Gordonsville, TN, part of Smith County, serving approximately 532 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordonsville High School
What grades does Gordonsville High School serve?
Gordonsville High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gordonsville High School?
Gordonsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordonsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordonsville High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordonsville High School rank in TN?
Gordonsville High School ranks #972 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gordonsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordonsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Gordonsville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordonsville High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gordonsville High School a charter school?
No, Gordonsville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordonsville High School a Title I school?
No, Gordonsville High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (615) 683-8245
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38563)
- 2,271
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 38563; 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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