Stewart County School District

1031 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,410 students in Stewart County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Stewart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,500 Schools
# Students
1,999 Students
719,413 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
48,388 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stewart County 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#52 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
38%
37%
47%
40%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
93%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,471 in this school district is less 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 $10,044 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,471
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,044
$11,478

Best Stewart County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Hwy 79
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
723 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Quick Links