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Mckenzie High School vs. Central High School

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School Overview

School
Mckenzie High School
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Central High School
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mckenzie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Mckenzie 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 351 students in grades 6-12, Central 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
352 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckenzie High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckenzie High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckenzie High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mckenzie School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#606 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#917 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckenzie High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckenzie High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckenzie High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckenzie High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in TN)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mckenzie High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mckenzie High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
58
Grade 9 Students
89
60
Grade 10 Students
90
47
Grade 11 Students
81
48
Grade 12 Students
92
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckenzie High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mckenzie School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckenzie High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mckenzie School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckenzie High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mckenzie School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckenzie High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mckenzie School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckenzie High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckenzie High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckenzie High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mckenzie School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hollow Rock - Bruceton School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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