Fentress County School District

1011 Old Hwy 127 S
Jamestown, TN 38556
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,225 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 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,225 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Fentress County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TN)
#86 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fentress County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fentress County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fentress County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fentress County  School District and public school graduation rate of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
13 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,143 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
96%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
160
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
242
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,572 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fentress County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart display total spending of Fentress County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,259
$12,157
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fentress County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,572
$11,647
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fentress County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fentress County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
York Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,225 students.
What is the rank of Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District is ranked #87 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Black.
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 $10,572 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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