Gibbs High School is a public high school located in Corryton, Tennessee, United States. The school was founded in 1913 in a two-story brick building built on 12 acres; it burned down in 1937. The second building burned down 13 years later in 1950.
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Gibbs 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,029 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gibbs High School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,029 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
70 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Columbia blue
School Motto
To provide excellent and accessible learning opportunities that empower all students to realize their full potential.
School Rankings
Gibbs High 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 Gibbs High School is 0.27, 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
#1103 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibbs High School's ranking?
Gibbs High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gibbs High School often compared to?
Gibbs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halls High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gibbs High School?
The graduation rate of Gibbs High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gibbs High School?
1,029 students attend Gibbs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gibbs High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gibbs High School offer ?
Gibbs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gibbs High School part of?
Gibbs High School is part of Knox County School District.
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