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McKenzie High School

Public Grades 9-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 400 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 91% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

McKenzie High School is a moderate-sized public high school in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, serving grades 9–12 with 366 students and part of the McKenzie Special School District. The school earned a 5-star rating and ranks 37th out of 400 Tennessee high schools in 2025–2026 (91st percentile), the highest among nearby schools like Henry County High School (76th), Dresden High School (88th), and Bradford High School (99th). Its 2024–2025 graduation rate of 96.3% exceeds the state average of 90.5%.

Academically, the school stands out on 2025–2026 TNReady exams, with Biology I proficiency at 62.6%, English II at 72.5%, and Algebra I at 48.3%—all well above state averages. For comparison, Biology I at Dresden High School is 50.5% and at Henry County High School is 46.2%, while Algebra I is dramatically higher than Dresden High School's 35.7% and West Carroll Junior/Senior High School's 11.5%. The school also shows exceptional results for economically disadvantaged students, ranking 5th out of 308 schools statewide (98th percentile) in 2025–2026.

The school achieves these results while spending only $11,493 per student, the lowest among comparable nearby schools—far less than West Carroll Junior/Senior High School's $15,563, yet with far stronger outcomes. However, Algebra II remains weak, at 31.1% proficiency versus the state's 37.3%. Additionally, special education students show a significant gap, ranking 147th out of 183 schools in the only available year of data, suggesting this area needs attention. Despite these challenges, the school's efficient use of resources and top-tier performance make it a standout rural high school.

366

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,493

Per pupil spending ?

54.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201

(731) 352-2133

District: McKenzie Special School District

Feeder schools for McKenzie High School:

Elementary:	McKenzie Elementary School
Middle:	McKenzie Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

African American:

8.2%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (52% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Tennessee high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Tennessee average (90%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Tennessee avg43%

37^th of 400

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 141McKenzie Special School District among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	37 of 400	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	63.9	103 of 389	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	118 of 392	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	56 of 384	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	47 of 358	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	30 of 347	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	76.1	39 of 342	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	44 of 341	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	55.4	102 of 273	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	102 of 351	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	78.0	30 of 300	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	74.8	32 of 296	89.2%	★★★★☆
2013	83.2	18 of 285	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	83.2	25 of 269	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	64.8	99 of 273	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.6	68 of 267	74.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	52 of 233	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	63 of 240	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	42.7	111 of 239	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.2	81 of 222	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	47 of 208	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	56.9	50 of 187	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	32 of 199	83.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	107 of 365	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	56.6	130 of 365	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	47 of 366	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	23 of 350	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	83.0	19 of 340	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.9	32 of 337	90.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	33 of 229	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	39.9	119 of 213	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	94.1	5 of 308	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	73.3	45 of 324	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	38 of 337	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	57.5	87 of 330	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	33 of 322	89.8%	★★★★★
2021	79.8	13 of 317	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	25 of 302	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	61.3	56 of 308	81.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	97 of 368	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	95 of 366	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	86 of 359	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	108 of 349	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	65 of 332	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	58 of 329	82.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2024	25.1	147 of 183	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	43 of 330	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	87 of 323	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	56.5	110 of 326	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.8	47 of 325	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	55 of 312	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	30 of 306	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.8	44 of 301	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	51 of 307	83.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2025)78th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)74th percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2024)20th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

English II72%+14 vs state

Biology I63%+13 vs state

Algebra I48%+16 vs state

Geometry46%+4 vs state

English I45%+8 vs state

Algebra II31%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Algebra II (2026)				TNReady Biology I (2026)			TNReady US History (2026)		TNReady English I (2026)		TNReady English II (2026)		TNReady Geometry (2026)			TNReady Science (2026)				TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McKenzie High School	Public	9-12	23292 Highway 22	Mc Kenzie	38201	Carroll County	McKenzie Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 352-2133	352	29	12.3	54.3%	267 (75.9%)	33 (9.4%)	22 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.2%)	82.6	37^th of 400 public high schools	90.8%		63.9	103^rd of 389 public high schools	73.5%	66									52.4	48.3		36.1	7.7	31.1		64.8	62.6			45.7	45.3	72.5	72.5	53.1		46.2									$11,493	$790	$10,031
Carroll County Technical Center	Public	10-12	1235 Buena Vista Road	Huntingdon	38344	Carroll County	Carroll County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(731) 986-8908	6	9	.6		3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Huntingdon High School	Public	9-12	475 Mustang Drive	Huntingdon	38344	Carroll County	Huntingdon Special School District	No	No	No	No	(731) 986-8223	402	33	12.0	49.5%	294 (73.1%)	51 (12.7%)	11 (2.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.2%)	48.9	195^th of 400 public high schools	51.3%		50.5	175^th of 389 public high schools	55.0%	20									28.8	26.1	71.4	10.8		31.7	49.0	23.5	38.8			26.8	26.5	56.2	55.1	52.8		51.4									$12,495	$350	$11,412
Dresden High School	Public	9-12	7150 Highway 22	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 364-2949	323	24	13.5	53.2%	284 (87.9%)	11 (3.4%)	8 (2.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	69.7	88^th of 400 public high schools	78.0%		78.1	47^th of 389 public high schools	87.9%	41									36.4	35.7		66.1		63.1		52.2	50.5	30.2	31.9	30.1	29.7	64.2	63.9	50.0	18.2	47.1									$13,780	$673	$12,063
Central High School	Public	6-12	29590 Broad Street	Bruceton	38317	Carroll County	Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 418-4189	351	31	11.4		306 (87.2%)	17 (4.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	42.9	231^st of 400 public high schools	42.3%		48.9	181^st of 389 public high schools	53.5%	50	51.4	23.1	24.4	31.5	43.2	25.0	17.5	27.9	22.5	20.9		20.9		29.4		43.6	49.0			19.0	18.2	57.7	55.6	32.7		31.3	56.8	30.8	26.8	36.9	48.6	40.4	29.3	39.2	$11,560	$1,020	$9,555
West Carroll Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	760 Highway 77	Atwood	38220	Carroll County	West Carroll Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 662-7116	347	31	11.2	60.9%	289 (83.3%)	34 (9.8%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	27	300^th of 400 public high schools	25.0%		29.9	273^rd of 389 public high schools	29.8%	27		32.6	36.4	34.7		38.3	18.2	27.5	11.5	11.5		19.1		19.1		27.9	28.9			15.4	15.4	58.7	56.3	21.7		20.4		44.7	32.7	38.2		66.0	27.3	45.1	$15,563	$1,379	$13,071
Henry County High School	Public	9-12	315 South Wilson Street	Paris	38242	Henry County	Henry County Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 642-5232	1,036	53	19.6	50.0%	818 (79.0%)	119 (11.5%)	41 (4.0%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.8%)	73.1	76^th of 400 public high schools	81.0%		64.6	98^th of 389 public high schools	74.8%	22											90.5	46.0	21.4	47.9		30.0	46.2					60.6	60.3	44.5		44.3									$11,903	$761	$10,307
Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education	Public	9-12	8250 Highway 22	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(731) 364-5481	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clarksburg Adult Virtual High School	Public	9-12	145 Clarksburg Road	Huntingdon	38344	Carroll County	South Carroll Special School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(731) 535-6092																			(n/a)
Clarksburg Virtual Academy	Public	6-12	145 Clarksburg Road	Huntingdon	38344	Carroll County	South Carroll Special School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(731) 535-6092																			(n/a)			5.3			11.1	10.5	8.5			7.7						7.1	18.2	13.3	9.5	8.3	9.7	10.8					16.7	10.5	10.6		16.7	15.8	15.2

Frequently Asked Questions about McKenzie High School

What schools feed into McKenzie High School?

McKenzie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McKenzie Elementary School
Middle : McKenzie Middle School

What district is McKenzie High School in?

McKenzie Special School District

What is the racial makeup of McKenzie High School?

Students at McKenzie High School are 75% White, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend McKenzie High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended McKenzie High School.

Is McKenzie High School a good school?

Yes. McKenzie High School ranks in the top 9.3% of Tennessee high schools.

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