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School Report CardHigh SchoolLenoir City

Lenoir City High School

Loudon County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.0 / 5.0

B4.0 / 5.0
Above Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Lenoir City High School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Loudon County. The school ranks #6 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.9.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Lenoir City High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAAverageCNeeds ImprovementFExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
C 30%
F 10%
A 10%

The final score of 4.0 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 46.6% of students at Lenoir City High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 56.0%, while Math (High) at 34.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 56.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 34.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 53.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (High): 42.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Lenoir City High School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 44.9% of all students at Lenoir City High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 28.4%, representing a 16.5 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 7.5%, 37.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
44.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
28.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
5.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
7.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Lenoir City High School reports a ready graduate rate of 37.8%.

Overall Rate
73.5%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
37.8%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
58.9

Reported metric

Industry Cert
25.5%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
6.5%

Area for improvement

How Does Lenoir City High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Loudon County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 4.0, Lenoir City High School is above the Loudon County average of 3.9 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Loudon County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lenoir City High School’s performance data.

What grade did Lenoir City High School receive?
Lenoir City High School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Lenoir City High School compare to other Loudon County schools?
Lenoir City High School ranks #6 out of 11 schools in Loudon County. The county average score is 3.9, and Lenoir City High School’s score of 4.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Lenoir City High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Lenoir City High School’s average growth score of 2.5 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Lenoir City High School above or below the state average?
Lenoir City High School’s score of 4.0 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Lenoir City High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 56.0%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 34.5%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.6%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year