Serving 1,287 students in grades 10-12, Coffee County Central High School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coffee County Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coffee County Central High School's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Coffee County Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coffee County Central High School is 0.36, 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
#753 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Coffee County Central High School's ranking?
Coffee County Central High School is ranked #753 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Coffee County Central High School often compared to?
Coffee County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tullahoma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coffee County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Coffee County Central High School is 89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Coffee County Central High School?
1,287 students attend Coffee County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Coffee County Central High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coffee County Central High School?
Coffee County Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coffee County Central High School offer ?
Coffee County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coffee County Central High School part of?
Coffee County Central High School is part of Coffee County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
Excellent school. Very good teachers and Staff.Very clean. Good classes.
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