Volunteer High School vs. Cherokee High School
Should you attend Volunteer High School or Cherokee High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Volunteer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Volunteer High 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 1,055 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
1,055 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1142 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
260
296
Grade 10 Students
275
277
Grade 11 Students
265
239
Grade 12 Students
245
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
