Cloudland High School is a public high school in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, United States and is one of the Carter County schools in north east Tennessee. The school has 337 students in grades seven through twelve.
Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, Cloudland High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloudland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cloudland High School's student population of 245 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Cloudland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloudland High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scotty The Scot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloudland High School's ranking?
Cloudland High School is ranked #721 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloudland High School?
The graduation rate of Cloudland High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cloudland High School?
245 students attend Cloudland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cloudland High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cloudland High School?
Cloudland High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cloudland High School offer ?
Cloudland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cloudland High School part of?
Cloudland High School is part of Carter County School District.
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