McKenzie High School

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McKenzie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23292 Highway 22,  McKenzie, TN
McKenzie Special School District
3.9
3.0
366 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tim Watkins
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
67.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
75.4%
Black
8.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Public HS Teachers in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee at Martin 84 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 59 Students
Murray State University 39 Students
Bethel University - Tennessee 35 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 33 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 32 Students
University of Memphis 29 Students
Austin Peay State University 27 Students
Belmont University 19 Students
East Tennessee State University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 23 Students
Business 18 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Education 12 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 56 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/19/2018
My experience at McKenzie High was great. I met a lot of great people, students and teachers. The school offered alot of dual classes, so I was able to get a head start in college.
4.0 Niche User
4/24/2015
Its not the best, best the maintain and keep it up to date. They clean regularly!
4.0 Niche User
4/24/2015
McKenzie High has a lot to offer when it comes to clubs, I was very impressed when I moved here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
5/19/2026
McKenzie High School was never focused on educating their students. They have been and always will be more focused on sports than anythings else. They have a small roster of genuinely good teachers who teach the main subjects, most of them being reused for the main subjects. A good amount of their t...
5.0 parent
11/29/2006

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McKenzie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McKenzie, TN, in the McKenzie neighborhood, and is served by the McKenzie Special School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 366 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. McKenzie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $207,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like McKenzie Middle School, McKenzie Elementary School, Grace Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what McKenzie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McKenzie High School.

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