Cornersville School
| Cornserville School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
37047 | |
| Coordinates | 35°21′22.2″N 86°50′28.8″W / 35.356167°N 86.841333°WCoordinates: 35°21′22.2″N 86°50′28.8″W / 35.356167°N 86.841333°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| NCES School ID | 470267000948 |
| Principal | Brent Adcox |
| Grades | 7-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 394 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Color(s) | Red White[2] |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Feeder schools | Cornersville Elementary School |
| Website | www |
Cornersville School, also known as Cornersville High School and Cornersville Middle School, is a public middle and high school located in Cornersville, Tennessee on its Main Street. Its current building began operations during the 1980s, following previous buildings operating under the same institution. The school is one of three secondary schools in the Marshall County School System, and is fed by Cornersville Elementary school.[3] As of the 2024-2025 school year, there are 394 students enrolled across grades 7-12.[4] The current principal is Brent Adcox.[5]
The school received attention for its underdog and small town personality.
Academics
Cornersville School offers its students dual enrollment opportunities with the University of Tennessee Southern and Columbia State Community College. The current graduation rate is 98%.[6]
Demographics
The student body of Cornersville School is predominantly white. According to the NCES, 53 students (13.45%) were eligible for free and reduced lunch.[4]
The racial make up of the school is as follows:
| Race and ethnicity | Total | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | ~92.89% |
| Hispanic | 12 | ~0.03% |
| Two or more races | 10 | ~0.03% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | ~0.008% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | ~0.003% |
| Black | 1 | ~0.003% |
| Asian | 1 | ~0.003% |
| Total | 394 | 100% |
History
In 1854, 18 years after Marshall County was founded, Cornersville Institute was established, housed in a one room building in the town.[7][8] Like many American rural schools during the time period, the school was supported by local members of the community. In 1856, a new building was constructed where the present-day school resides, with the Cornersville Institute being moved into its lower floor. The upper floor was used by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization.[7][8]
From 1893 to 1896, the school was controlled by a local Presbyterian church, making the school denominational. After this time the school was turned back to the residents of Cornersville.[7][8]
The school remained unaltered, with exception of a gymnasium and business department addition, from 1936 to 1982.[9] The demolition of old parts of the school were bid in April of 1981 and carried out by the end of June of 1981.[10][11] The new Cornersville School was built to accommodate space for the growth of the student body.
As a central institution in Cornersville, it has participated extensively in community initiatives. In November of 2025, News Channel 5 Nashville covered the school, as it fundraised $9,000 to assist a local family for their lost home and possessions.[12] The school has also served as a voting location for local residents.
Athletics
Cornersville School offers baseball/softball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, wrestling, tennis, swim, and volleyball. Swim, tennis, and volleyball, although individual, collaborate with the Marshall County High School teams due to size and lack of local facilities. Their athletics teams are known as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs.[13]
The Bulldogs football team have made 12 play-off appearances and currently hold 2 runner-up state titles for 2017 and 2018, respectively.[14]
In the 2017 football season, Cornersville School received attention after the team began to compete in memoriam for a fallen teammate, whom died during his sophomore year. The school was described in The Tennessean as "[giving] hope [to] the underdogs", showing a historic turnaround for an average school. According to a coach of the time, "we probably had close to 2,000 people here. And the crowd stormed the field."[15] The Cornersville stadium has a maximum capacity of 1,150.[16]
During his 8th grade and freshman seasons in 2017, Luke Terry gained widespread online attention for his performance in baseball despite growing up as an arm amputee.[17][18] His success as one of the standout players for Cornersville drew coverage from the MLB, state newspapers like The Tennessean, and features from NBC's Today show.[19][20]
In 2022, Gerard Randolph resigned as head coach of the football team after seven seasons.[21]
Notable Alumni
References
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- ↑ "Marshall County School System". www.mcstn.net. Retrieved 2026-03-27. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Search for Public Schools - Cornersville School (470267000948)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ "Cornersville School". www.mcstn.net. Retrieved 2026-03-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Cornersville School — Cornersville, TN | Public School Review & Profile". www.mahadevmaitri.org. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Marshall County, Tennessee: A Sesquicentennial History. Marshall County Historical Society, Inc. January 1, 1986. pp. 71, 87. ASIN B002GZPZY8. Search this book on
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 The Heritage of Marshall County (2nd ed.). 2008. pp. 28–29. ASIN B01NAYS63M. Search this book on
- ↑ "TSSAAsports.com :: Home of the TSSAA Championships". tssaasports.com. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ "Board Votes To Close Belfast School". The Marshall Gazette. 28 April 1981. p. 1. Retrieved 27 March 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Cunningham, Brenda (25 June 1981). "Cornersville Chit-Chat". Lewisburg Tribune. p. 17. Retrieved 28 March 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hauser, Nikki (2025-11-22). "Community raises $9K for family who lost home in fire". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "School Directory - Cornersville High School". portal.tssaa.org. Retrieved 2026-03-27. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "TSSAAsports.com :: Cornersville High School". tssaasports.com. Retrieved 2026-03-27. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kreager, Tom. "Tennessee's Cinderella high school football playoff team wants to win for fallen teammate". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Bulldog Stadium - Cornersville, Tennessee - StadiumConnection.com". stadiumconnection.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Kreager, Tom. "One-armed middle school catcher is incredible to watch". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Luke Terry is not your average catcher - ESPN Video". ESPN. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Luke Terry has one arm, but that doesn't stop him from dominating on the baseball field". MLB.com. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "One-armed baseball player is unstoppable on and off the field". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Stewart, Donovan (2022-04-27). "Gerard Randolph resigns as Cornersville football coach, takes assistant job at Marshall County - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "Shelby Lee Lowe". Shelby Country. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Note, The Country (2022-12-19). "Exclusive: Getting to Know Shelby Lee Lowe". The Country Note. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
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