Rockvale High School

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Rockvale High School ranks 56 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rockvale High School is a public high school in Rockvale, Tennessee, serving 2,292 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Rutherford County school district. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance, particularly in Biology I.

Rockvale High School's student body is diverse, with 56.11% White, 18.54% African American, 14.44% Hispanic, and 4.32% Asian students. The school excels in serving several student subgroups, ranking 22nd out of 225 Tennessee high schools for African American students and 41st out of 192 schools for Hispanic students. However, the school's performance with Asian and special education students is relatively lower. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, Rockvale High School's small class sizes may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby high schools like Smyrna High School, Oakland High School, Siegel High School, and Stewarts Creek High School, Rockvale High School outperforms them on various academic metrics. However, the nearby Central Magnet School, a highly selective public school, consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, suggesting that Rockvale High School has room for further improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6545 Highway 99
Rockvale, TN 37153

(615) 893-5812

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,113

Feeder schools for Rockvale High School:

Elementary:	Rockvale Elementary
Middle:	Rockvale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 2,292

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

African American:

18.5%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rockvale High School ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Rutherford County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rockvale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Rockvale High School has the largest high school student body size in the Rutherford County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockvale High School is $9,113, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Rutherford County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Rockvale High School 56^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Rockvale High School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rockvale High School

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Rank History for all students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	63.21	73^rd	347	79.0%
2022	72.83	46^th	358	87.2%
2023	68.33	66^th	384	82.8%
2024	74.46	56^th	392	85.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	58.93	4^th	13	69.2%
2023	55.36	7^th	18	61.1%
2024	50.56	13^th	29	55.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	57.41	25^th	125	80.0%
2022	45.53	65^th	151	57.0%
2023	84.95	8^th	154	94.8%
2024	45.74	73^rd	183	60.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	64.62	51^st	317	83.9%
2022	71.19	42^nd	322	87.0%
2023	70.01	42^nd	330	87.3%
2024	62.42	80^th	337	76.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.42	2^nd	14	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	63.03	73^rd	340	78.5%
2022	71.01	51^st	350	85.4%
2023	68.18	63^rd	366	82.8%
2024	74.45	52^nd	365	85.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.54	2^nd	20	90.0%
2022	66.08	5^th	11	54.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	61.08	82^nd	332	75.3%
2022	69.61	56^th	349	84.0%
2023	67.57	66^th	359	81.6%
2024	73.09	55^th	366	85.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	31.69	35^th	48	27.1%
2022	43.75	31^st	47	34.0%
2023	46.39	30^th	45	33.3%
2024	52.14	27^th	47	42.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	64.95	36^th	208	82.7%
2022	62.49	43^rd	222	80.6%
2023	66.56	44^th	239	81.6%
2024	76.42	27^th	240	88.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	72.26	26^th	180	85.6%
2022	67.37	36^th	189	81.0%
2023	52.93	74^th	202	63.4%
2024	59.75	51^st	209	75.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rockvale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	66.58	55^th	306	82.0%
2022	76.74	35^th	312	88.8%
2023	73.09	49^th	325	84.9%
2024	77.42	41^st	326	87.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rockvale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	1041	354	86	177	2	5	62	1727
2021	1264	434	110	245	2	5	98	2158
2022	1389	468	113	323	2	4	134	2433
2023	1286	425	99	331	4	9	138	2292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rockvale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1727	63.9	27.0	29.3
2021	2158	103.0	20.9	n/a
2022	2433	116.0	20.9	n/a
2023	2292	126.6	18.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rockvale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1727	63.9	27.0	29.3
2021	2158	103.0	20.9	n/a
2022	2433	116.0	20.9	n/a
2023	2292	126.6	18.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockvale High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$170 (2.1%)	$7,772 (93.8%)	$8,286
2021	$451 (5.6%)	$7,344 (91.3%)	$8,043
2022	$512 (6.4%)	$7,190 (89.9%)	$7,998
2023	$531 (5.8%)	$8,262 (90.7%)	$9,113

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Rockvale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)					TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I 12th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockvale High School	Public	9-12	6545 Highway 99	Rockvale	37153	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-5812	2,292	127	18.0		1,286 (56.1%)	425 (18.5%)	331 (14.4%)	99 (4.3%)	4 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	138 (6.0%)	74.5	56^th of 392 public high schools	85.7%		68.3	66^th of 384 public high schools	82.8%	10	28.9		28.5	92.2	32.0	5.6	36.7	93.4	44.5		58.7		50.9		50.8	49.8	8.3			48.0	69.9		69.4	92.3	37.8			40.0		$9,113	$531	$8,262
Blackman High School	Public	9-12	3956 Blaze DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3850	2,194	124	17.6		1,160 (52.9%)	482 (22.0%)	323 (14.7%)	105 (4.8%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	116 (5.3%)	71.8	67^th of 392 public high schools	82.9%		69.8	60^th of 384 public high schools	84.4%	7	31.3		31.1	92.9	40.4	21.4	45.6	90.5	35.9	25.0	53.5		40.9	38.9	40.5	47.3		7.1	8.3	45.3	66.8	41.7	65.6	84.2	35.4	11.8		39.1		$9,495	$545	$8,589
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	802 Warrior DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-6450	2,043	152	13.4		1,023 (50.1%)	448 (21.9%)	380 (18.6%)	95 (4.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (4.5%)	54.7	141^st of 392 public high schools	64.0%		44.1	189^th of 384 public high schools	50.8%	48	21.6	12.5	21.2	85.1	24.2		29.8	94.2	42.0	21.4	46.7		34.5	27.3	34.9	37.4				36.1	55.3		54.7	89.6	29.3	7.1		35.3		$10,392	$663	$9,391
Rutherford County Adult High School	Public	9-12	2240 Southpark Drive #1	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 896-0876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holloway High School	Public	9-12	619 South Highland AVE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 890-6004	120	16	7.4		55 (45.8%)	37 (30.8%)	20 (16.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	47.3	187^th of 392 public high schools	52.3%		23.5	315^th of 384 public high schools	18.0%	128	20.0		20.0				8.9		33.3		32.4	50.0	26.9		39.1	26.9				26.9	44.4		44.8		38.5			35.3		$20,832	$560	$20,183
Central Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	701 East Main ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-6789	1,210	72	16.8		934 (77.2%)	47 (3.9%)	64 (5.3%)	110 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.4%)								(n/a)	93.9																													$10,129	$530	$9,246
Siegel High School	Public	9-12	3300 Siegel RD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3800	1,861	121	15.4		1,185 (63.7%)	317 (17.0%)	239 (12.8%)	50 (2.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.2%)	69.2	74^th of 392 public high schools	81.1%		58	126^th of 384 public high schools	67.2%	52	18.0	10.0	17.8	90.7	29.1		34.3		50.4	8.3	57.4		48.6		49.2	50.8				49.8	70.3		70.0		36.4	12.5		44.0		$10,663	$679	$9,623
Stewarts Creek High School	Public	9-12	301 Red Hawk PKWY	Smyrna	37167	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-6771	2,391	133	17.9		1,420 (59.4%)	389 (16.3%)	380 (15.9%)	128 (5.4%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	70 (2.9%)	68.7	78^th of 392 public high schools	80.1%		61.5	103^rd of 384 public high schools	73.2%	25	30.1		30.0	92.9	38.0	18.2	43.7	49.8	28.0	63.6	48.6		55.8	63.6	56.0	46.7				46.0	60.4		57.6		38.6	8.3		42.6		$9,329	$530	$8,518
Daniel McKee Alternative School	Public	6-12	2623 Halls Hill PIKE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-2282	72	13	5.5		22 (30.6%)	39 (54.2%)	8 (11.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)																													6.3
Oakland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 Patriot DR	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-3780	1,980	138	14.3		1,049 (53.0%)	468 (23.6%)	309 (15.6%)	48 (2.4%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	95 (4.8%)	66.3	91^st of 392 public high schools	76.8%		59.7	112^th of 384 public high schools	70.8%	21	28.5		27.0	83.7	22.0		31.9	92.8	39.8	24.0	54.4	52.9	34.2	20.0	34.5	55.1				53.7	61.1		60.6	93.7	38.6	7.1	10.0	43.2		$10,312	$601	$9,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockvale High School

Is Rockvale High School a good school?

Rockvale High School ranks 56^th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rockvale High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,292 students attended Rockvale High School.

What district is Rockvale High School in?

Rutherford County

What schools feed into Rockvale High School?

Rockvale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rockvale Elementary
Middle : Rockvale Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Rockvale High School?

Students at Rockvale High School are 56% White, 19% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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