Greeneville High School is a high school in Greeneville, Tennessee, a town most known as the place in which U.S. President Andrew Johnson began his political career as the city mayor. It is part of the Greeneville City School System, which includes all areas of the city limits.
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Greeneville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greeneville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Greeneville High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Greeneville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeneville High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
5%
20%
White
74%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greeneville School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeneville High School's ranking?
Greeneville High School is ranked #341 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Greeneville High School often compared to?
Greeneville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chuckey Doak High School, South Greene High School, North Greene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeneville High School?
The graduation rate of Greeneville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greeneville High School?
871 students attend Greeneville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Greeneville High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Greeneville High School offer ?
Greeneville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greeneville High School part of?
Greeneville High School is part of Greeneville School District.
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