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#617 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 35% in state

Mckenzie High School

High School · Mckenzie · Mckenzie, TN

A high school in Mckenzie, TN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23292 Highway 22, Mckenzie, TN 38201

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$9,911
Chronic Absenteeism0.6%

Students at Mckenzie High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mckenzie 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,017/100K

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

$46,585

Median home value

$155,900

Median rent

$669/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mckenzie

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$9,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mckenzie High School

Mckenzie High School is a public high school in Mckenzie, TN, part of Mckenzie, serving approximately 352 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckenzie High School

What grades does Mckenzie High School serve?

Mckenzie High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mckenzie High School?

Mckenzie High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckenzie High School rank in TN?

Mckenzie High School ranks #617 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Mckenzie High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckenzie High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mckenzie High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckenzie High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mckenzie High School a charter school?

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

Is Mckenzie High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38201)
10,133
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
40.1
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 38201; 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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