Top Rankings
Paris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,538 students in Paris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Paris School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
3 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,538 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,685 is higher than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,722 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,685
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,722
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Paris School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 B Volunteer Dr
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Gr: 3-5 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
W O Inman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris School District?
Paris School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,538 students.
What is the rank of Paris School District?
Paris School District is ranked #22 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris School District?
67% of Paris School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is Paris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,722 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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