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Enrollment
1,014
High
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITE COUNTY·NCES 470450001798
White County High School
267 Allen DR, Sparta, TN 38583 · (931) 836-3214 · White County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,014 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 255 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 261 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 246 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 252 | 25% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within White County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
48.9%
TN avg 40.9% . +5.7pp since 2022
Math
49.7%
TN avg 39.3% . +20.8pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 21 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 48.9% | 49.7% |
| 2023-24 | 46.4% | 50.3% |
| 2022-23 | 43.2% | 28.9% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where White County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.7% | #47 of 339 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.9% | #107 of 337 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,014 | #108 of 381 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.9% | #261 of 332 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.5% | #88 of 200 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,014
-126 (-11%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 996
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,014 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,067 | 75.3 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,103 | 74.1 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,140 | 71 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,186 | 64.5 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,192 | 64 | 18.6:1 | 60% (721) |
| 2010-11 | 1,159 | 67 | 17.3:1 | 53% (618) |
| 2000-01 | 1,049 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 996 | 55 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for White County High School.
About White County High School
White County High School sits in Sparta, Tennessee, and is classified as a high school. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 1,014 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Tennessee) has about 754 students.
White County counts 8 schools and 3,736 students, including White County High School.
The student body at White County High School is 89% White. Enrollment also includes 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school. White County High School's diversity index is 20%, against a US figure of 70%.
Census Bureau estimates for White County show that the median household income is $52,188, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. There are 8 public schools in White County, enrolling about 3,736 students in all.
Nearest public school: White Co Middle School, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around White County High School as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Federal data show an 11% enrollment decrease, from 1,140 in 2020-21 to 1,014 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at White County High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
White County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,160
Census ACS
Median income
$52,188
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,736 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in White County
- White Co Middle SchoolMiddle · 827 students
- Woodland Park ElementaryElementary · 509 students
- Findlay ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Doyle ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Northfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 288 students
- Cassville ElementaryElementary · 206 students
Other schools in Sparta
- White Co Middle SchoolMiddle · 827 students
- Woodland Park ElementaryElementary · 509 students
- Findlay ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Northfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 288 students
- Cassville ElementaryElementary · 206 students
- Bon De Croft ElementaryElementary · 170 students
Nearby schools
- White Co Middle School0.6 mi · 827
- Findlay Elementary1.1 mi · 413
- Woodland Park Elementary2.2 mi · 509
- Doyle Elementary6.5 mi · 309
- Northfield Elementary School6.8 mi · 288
- Cassville Elementary6.9 mi · 206
Frequently asked questions
About White County High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at White County High School?
White County High School enrolls approximately 1,014 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does White County High School serve?
White County High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at White County High School?
At White County High School, the student body is approximately 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees White County High School?
White County High School is overseen by White County in White County.
What county does White County High School serve?
White County High School serves White County in TN.
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