For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,606 students in Lenoir City 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 Lenoir City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,606 Students
1,010,422 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lenoir City 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
40%
15%
% Black
2%
21%
% White
54%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,063 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,140 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,063
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,140
$11,478
Best Lenoir City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenoir City High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1485 Old Hwy 95
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2072
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2072
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lenoir City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Kelly Ln
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Gr: PK-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Gr: 4-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lenoir City School District?
Lenoir City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,606 students.
What is the rank of Lenoir City School District?
Lenoir City School District is ranked #77 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir City School District?
54% of Lenoir City School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lenoir City School District?
Lenoir City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lenoir City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,140 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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