Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Coalfield School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coalfield School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
One-Heartbeat
School Rankings
Coalfield School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coalfield School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coalfield School's ranking?
Coalfield School is ranked #1324 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Coalfield School often compared to?
Coalfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunbright School, Oakdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coalfield School?
The graduation rate of Coalfield School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Coalfield School?
509 students attend Coalfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Coalfield School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coalfield School?
Coalfield School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coalfield School offer ?
Coalfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coalfield School part of?
Coalfield School is part of Morgan County School District.
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