Top Rankings
Moore County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 882 students in Moore 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 Moore County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
882 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moore 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,561 is higher than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,785 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,561
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,785
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Moore County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynchburg Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
276 Mechanic Street North
Lynchburg, TN 37352
(931) 759-7388
Lynchburg, TN 37352
(931) 759-7388
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Moore County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Hwy 55
Lynchburg, TN 37352
(931) 759-4231
Lynchburg, TN 37352
(931) 759-4231
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moore County School District?
Moore County School District manages 2 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Moore County School District?
Moore County School District is ranked #81 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County School District?
91% of Moore County School District students are White, 3% 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 Moore County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,785 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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