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South Pittsburg High School

717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades 7-12, South Pittsburg 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Pittsburg High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Mascot
Pirate
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1924

School Rankings

South Pittsburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pittsburg High School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1171 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
31%
29%
37%
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Pittsburg High School's ranking?
South Pittsburg High School is ranked #1171 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Pittsburg High School often compared to?
South Pittsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Pittsburg High School?
The graduation rate of South Pittsburg High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Pittsburg High School?
420 students attend South Pittsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Pittsburg High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pittsburg High School?
South Pittsburg High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Pittsburg High School offer ?
South Pittsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pittsburg High School part of?
South Pittsburg High School is part of Marion County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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