Top Rankings
Milan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,985 students in Milan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Milan School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,985 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milan School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
22%
21%
% White
65%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,538 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 $11,720 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,538
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,720
$11,478
Best Milan School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-7232
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-7232
Gr: 5-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Gr: PK-4 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Milan High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7060 Van Hook Street East
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Milan High School Academy
Vocational School
7060 East Van Hook St
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milan School District?
Milan School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,985 students.
What is the rank of Milan School District?
Milan School District is ranked #59 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milan School District?
65% of Milan School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milan School District?
Milan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Milan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,720 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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