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#1286 of 1,786 schools in TN
South Greene High School
High School · Greene County · Greeneville, TN
A Greene County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7469 Asheville HWY, Greeneville, TN 37743
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Greene High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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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Where South Greene 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeneville), 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
$52,802
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Greene County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckey Doak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 582 | Compare → |
| Greene Online Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| North Greene High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 296 | Compare → |
| West Greene High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 478 | 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.
Greene County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Greene High School is listed in Greene County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Greene High School
South Greene High School is a public high school in Greeneville, TN, part of Greene County, serving approximately 488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Greene High School
What grades does South Greene High School serve?
South Greene High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Greene High School?
South Greene High School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Greene High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Greene High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Greene High School rank in TN?
South Greene High School ranks #1,286 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Greene High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Greene High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 South Greene High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Greene High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Greene High School a charter school?
No, South Greene High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Greene High School a Title I school?
No, South Greene High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (423) 636-3790
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37743)
- 23,418
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
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 37743; 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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