Below Average
#1444 of 1,786 schools in TN
The Phoenix School
High School · Cumberland County · Crossville, TN
A Cumberland County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
203 Taylor ST, Crossville, TN 38555
- Math 13% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Phoenix School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Phoenix 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,271/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crossville), 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
$55,286
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Stone Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,020 | 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.
Cumberland County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Phoenix School is listed in Cumberland County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Phoenix School
The Phoenix School is a public high school in Crossville, TN, part of Cumberland County, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Phoenix School
What grades does The Phoenix School serve?
The Phoenix School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
The Phoenix School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Phoenix School rank in TN?
The Phoenix School ranks #1,444 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is The Phoenix School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Phoenix School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 The Phoenix School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Phoenix School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is The Phoenix School a charter school?
No, The Phoenix School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Phoenix School a Title I school?
No, The Phoenix School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.5%
- Phone
- (931) 456-1228
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38555)
- 21,428
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 38555; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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