Moore County High School

423 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Moore County High School, located in Lynchburg, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Moore County School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students. The school typically serves grades 9 through 12, acting as the hub for academic, extracurricular, and social life for the youth of Lynchburg and the surrounding Moore County area.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Moore County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of its small community. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of spirit and tradition, often centering around its athletic programs—the Raiders—which serve as a major focal point for community engagement. By balancing a traditional educational environment with a commitment to local values, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the unique, tight-knit identity of Tennessee’s smallest county.

423

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moore County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
382 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Moore County
Phone:	(931)759-4231
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 64