Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, The Phoenix 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Phoenix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Phoenix School's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
Colors
Black, red, and gold
School Motto
Choices not circumstances determine success.
School Rankings
The Phoenix School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Phoenix School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1584 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
89%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Phoenix School's ranking?
The Phoenix School is ranked #1584 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix School?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
72 students attend The Phoenix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of The Phoenix School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does The Phoenix School offer ?
The Phoenix School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Phoenix School part of?
The Phoenix School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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