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Lenoir City High School

High School · Lenoir City · Lenoir City, TN

A high school in Lenoir City, TN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1485 Old Hwy 95, Lenoir City, TN 37771

  • Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation5.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$11,238
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Lenoir City High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Lenoir City 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lenoir City), 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

$62,338

Median home value

$236,700

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Ilearn Institute at Lenoir City SchoolsEnrollment path unverified6.4K–121.7 mi90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lenoir City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lenoir City High School is listed in Lenoir City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lenoir City High School

Lenoir City High School is a public high school in Lenoir City, TN, part of Lenoir City, serving approximately 1,233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenoir City High School

What grades does Lenoir City High School serve?

Lenoir City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lenoir City High School?

Lenoir City High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenoir City High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lenoir City High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenoir City High School rank in TN?

Lenoir City High School ranks #1,383 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Lenoir City High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenoir City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lenoir City High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenoir City High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lenoir City High School a charter school?

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

Is Lenoir City High School a Title I school?

No, Lenoir City High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,233
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 37771)
17,829
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
41.1
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 37771; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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