Giles County High School

Giles County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Sheila Frost Dr,  Pulaski, TN
Giles County School District
3.5
2.3
688 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Cardin
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
20
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
24.7%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
65.8%
Black
18.5%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

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, Knoxville 65 Students
University of Tennessee Southern 60 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 52 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 51 Students
Columbia State Community College 46 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 34 Students
The University of Alabama 31 Students
Vanderbilt University 31 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 30 Students
Tennessee Technological University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Business 28 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Small Business Management 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Graphic Design 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 86 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/29/2024
I would like nothing to change. It is just a public school. Everything is fine. Food is what you would expect from a public school.
3.0 Senior
4/7/2023
I would like to see more diverse opportunities for students not just sports. For example, Drama club, theater experiences, chorus, swim team.
2.0 Senior
11/15/2020
Some of the few good things about GCHS are the teachers, but otherwise, the school and others in the system have pest problems (including cockroaches being a common occurrence), barely functioning appliances, and very few programs for students to participate in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/18/2022
I’ve had several children attend this school and the elementary school (across the road). Both are riddled with poor quality teaching staff. The BOE is no better when addressing any concerns. Giles is a small town, where most that went to these schools stayed local. Everyone knows everyone. The 7-12...
5.0 other
4/4/2020
Focus on High Achievement and School Improvement.
1.0 student
10/3/2018
If you have choice don't come here. I'm an exchange student so I have no choice.

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Giles County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pulaski, TN and is served by the Giles County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 688 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Giles County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Christian School, Freedom Hill Christian School, Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pulaski has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Giles County High School.

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