Jefferson Co High School

Jefferson Co High School serves 1,959 students in grades 9 through 12 in Dandridge, Tennessee. With 121 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this sizable high school. As a regular public school, Jefferson Co High School currently ranks #1256 out of 1796 Tennessee high schools, placing it in the 30th percentile statewide.

The school has significant room for academic growth, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. While these numbers indicate challenges, they also represent opportunities for the school community to focus on strengthening educational outcomes for its nearly 2,000 students. The school draws from Jefferson County's diverse population, serving families in a community where the median household income is $61,897 and median home values reach $204,300.

About 22% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 7.9%. Jefferson Co High School sits in a rural setting near the town of Dandridge, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere while serving one of the larger high school populations in the region.

Located in a rural area, Jefferson Co High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.