Grainger High School

Grainger High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2201 Highway 11W S,  Rutledge, TN
Grainger County School District
3.6
4.0
797 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronnie Cabbage
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
61.7%
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
448:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
89.1%
Hispanic
9%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<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.
Carson-Newman University 138 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 137 Students
East Tennessee State University 118 Students
Walters State Community College 118 Students
Lincoln Memorial University 64 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 45 Students
Tennessee Technological University 39 Students
Maryville College 36 Students
Vanderbilt University 23 Students
Milligan University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Business 27 Students
Biology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 76 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/1/2025
Grainger High School is a small school in the middle of the country. Moving to this school after living in the city was an adjustment. The academics in this school do not compare to the schools in the city. I was taking grade level classes in the city and then came into Grainger testing advanced. The lessons we were learning in class I had already learned weeks earlier at my previous school. The staff is great, and the food was good. Their academics just need a little work.
5.0 Senior
9/29/2025
I have really enjoyed my time at Grainger. The staff and teachers really put their all to each of the students. The teachers were involved with the students personal life, but in a good way. Grainger High School is a good place to be.
5.0 Senior
11/15/2024
My time spent at Grainger High School has been shorter than others. I transferred here my Sophomore year because of their academics. I have been elated with my grades and teachers since moving here. Grainger high school has given me a great learning and college readiness ability.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
8/24/2025
I used to go that school HEIC
1.0 parent
3/27/2024
The school is focused on hitting state guidelines, not getting the children to learn and retain the information and concepts. The apathy in some of the teachers is obvious. Other teachers are just trying to throw everything at the kids, hoping something might stick. The illiteracy rate at the school...
5.0 parent
7/27/2008
5.0 student
9/28/2006

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Grainger High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rutledge, TN and is served by the Grainger County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 797 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Grainger High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 88%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grainger Co Adult High, Grainger Academy, Kingswood School, and more. Learn more about what Rutledge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grainger High School.

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