Paris School District

1219 Hwy 641 S
Paris, TN 38242
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Paris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,548 students in Paris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Paris School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), 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
3 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,548 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Paris School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TN)
#35 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Paris  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paris  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.
32%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paris  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.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
293 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
19%
21%
# White Students
1,057 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
68%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
66
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
155
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,974 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,860 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart display total revenue of Paris  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
$18 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart display total spending of Paris  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
$12,974
$12,157
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Paris  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
$11,860
$11,647
This chart display average spending per public school student in Paris  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 Paris School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 B Volunteer Dr
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
W O Inman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris School District?
Paris School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,548 students.
What is the rank of Paris School District?
Paris School District is ranked #33 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris School District?
68% of Paris School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris School District?
Paris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Paris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,860 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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