South Pittsburg High School

South Pittsburg High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
717 Elm Ave,  South Pittsburg, TN
Marion County School District
4.0
4.2
420 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Allen Pratt
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
27.8%
State Average
56.3%
Math
25.7%
State Average
32.2%
Science
31.2%
State Average
37%
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
421:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
74.4%
Black
16.7%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<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 70 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 58 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 54 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 46 Students
East Tennessee State University 39 Students
Tennessee Technological University 35 Students
Austin Peay State University 24 Students
Tennessee State University 21 Students
Belmont University 20 Students
Lee University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
English 7 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 36 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/26/2025
SPHS is an amazing environment from the students to the staff everyone feels welcome. I've been at South Pittsburg my whole life. and Honestly i don't want to see nothing change.
5.0 Senior
4/18/2020
South Pittsburg is such a wonderful school! They not only help teach and prepare you for college but also for life.
5.0 Senior
5/4/2019
My experience with South Pittsburg High School has been by far inspirational. I have enjoyed my time here and will miss this school when I graduate later this month. The teachers are always there for you, my principal and I face-off in a game of chess when allowed and my peers are always encouraging and loyal. Not to mention that the nights under the neon lights are always a blast. I am a proud pirate but I'm also sad to leave. My memories and friends that I have gathered over the years will stay with me and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to go to South Pittsburg High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
4/6/2024
This school is absolutely disgusting. The staff are awful as well as they talk badly about their STUDENTS as if they were still in high school. There are constantly fights at the sky, to the point where subs have to be warned to even sub for a grade. The children there are disrespectful and unmanner...
5.0 parent
4/28/2022
I heard from people it was a good school
5.0 student
4/21/2010
5.0 other
12/12/2008

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South Pittsburg High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in South Pittsburg, TN, in the South Pittsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Marion County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. South Pittsburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $219,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richard Hardy Memorial School, South Pittsburg Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what South Pittsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Pittsburg High School.

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