Top Rankings
White County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,837 students in White County 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 White County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
3,837 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
White 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
95 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
3,516 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
92%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
317
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
281
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
320
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,147 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,603
$12,157
Spending / Student
$10,147
$11,647
Best White County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Findlay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
576 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Will Thompson Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 South Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 West Gooseneck Rd
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #66.
White County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
267 Allen Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #77.
White Co Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Turntable Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Panther Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White County School District?
White County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,837 students.
What is the rank of White County School District?
White County School District is ranked #45 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in White County School District?
92% of White County School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White County School District?
White County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is White County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,147 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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