Grainger High School

graingerhigh.grainger.k12.tn.us/

756 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grainger High School, located in Rutledge, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Grainger County School District. Situated along Highway 11 W South, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular development for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school’s curriculum and culture emphasize a blend of traditional academic rigor and modern skill development. Through a variety of core courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, Grainger High encourages students to engage actively with their community while preparing them for the challenges of the 21st century. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual growth of the youth within the Grainger County region.

756

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grainger High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	57
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
682 (90.2%)
Hispanic
57 (7.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grainger County
Phone:	(865)828-5291
Website:	http://graingerhigh.grainger.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 181

Grade 10 204

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 197