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 1,047 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (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 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Gibbs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibbs High School's ranking?
Gibbs High School is ranked #1121 out of 1,761 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gibbs High School?
1,047 students attend Gibbs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gibbs High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibbs High School?
Gibbs High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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