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Fentress County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,280 students in Fentress County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Fentress County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,280 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fentress County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
96%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,317 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,988
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,317
$11,478
Best Fentress County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkrange High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
York Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,280 students.
What is the rank of Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District is ranked #79 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fentress County School District?
96% of Fentress County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Fentress County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,317 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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