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West Greene High School

275 West Greene DR, Mosheim, TN 37818Greene County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
516
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$11,067
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 516 students in grades 09–12 in Mosheim, Tennessee.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,067 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Greene High School is a large high in Mosheim, Tennessee, serving grades 09–12 with 516 students. The district invests $11,067 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at West Greene High School

516
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution273 male · 243 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
90%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470147000458

Academic Outcomes at West Greene High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37818

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,067Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,067
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,870
Student Support$2,103
Administration$1,328
Operations$1,660
Other$1,107
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,067 spent per student, an estimated $4,903 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
31%
State government
50.8%
Local (property tax)
31.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,067/student, 23% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mosheim ElementaryDoak ElementaryBaileyton ElementaryChuckey Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Chuckey Doak Middle SchoolWest Greene Middle SchoolsSouth Greene Middle SchoolNorth Greene Middle School
↓
High School
Chuckey Doak High SchoolSouth Greene High SchoolNorth Greene High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyGreene County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreene County →
Phone: (423)422-4061
NCES ID: 470147000458
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mosheim seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Greene County
Elem
Mosheim Elementary
721 students · PK–05
● 36 opp
High
Chuckey Doak High School
592 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
Elem
Doak Elementary
569 students · PK–05
● 34 opp
High
South Greene High School
523 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
Elem
Baileyton Elementary
434 students · PK–05
● 34 opp
Mid
Chuckey Doak Middle School
388 students · 06–08
● 34 opp
Mid
West Greene Middle Schools
360 students · 06–08
● 36 opp
Elem
Chuckey Elementary
354 students · PK–05
● 39 opp
District School Rankings
Location
275 West Greene DR, Mosheim, TN 37818
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.