White County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,997 students in White County School District. White County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in White County School District are Central View Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Doyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in White County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | White County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (931) 836-2229 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 09 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TN) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,781 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,997 Students | 1,000,765 Students |
| # of Teachers | 257 Teachers | 63,435 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
White County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #48 out of 146 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.55 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 1,648 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 24 Students | 19,805 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 103 Students | 103,142 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 10% |
| # of Black Students | 91 Students | 219,002 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 3,707 Students | 628,788 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 1,096 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 61 Students | 27,284 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 153 | 28,379 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 306 | 75,482 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 292 | 74,633 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 264 | 74,145 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 277 | 74,844 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 298 | 78,085 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 321 | 78,557 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 275 | 76,839 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 312 | 74,942 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 313 | 74,034 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 326 | 75,366 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 293 | 74,198 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 298 | 71,953 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 269 | 69,308 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $8,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $9,944. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,705 is less than the state median of $9,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (TN) |
| Total Revenue | $36 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $35 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,975 | $9,944 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,705 | $9,674 |
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White County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Central View Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%14484 Old Kentucky RdRank:9/Top 20%10
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Grades: K-5 | 74 students
- Rank: #22.Northfield Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%570 South Bunker Hill RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Grades: PK-5 | 304 students
- Rank: #33.Doyle Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%174 West Gooseneck RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Grades: PK-5 | 216 students
- Rank: #44.Cassville Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%261 Will Thompson RdRank:7/Top 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Grades: PK-5 | 210 students
- Rank: #55.Findlay Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%576 Hale StRank:7/Top 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
- Rank: #66.White County Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 27%300 Turntable RdRank:6/Top 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
- Rank: #77.Bon De Croft Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%8095 Crossville HwyRank:6/Top 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Grades: PK-5 | 181 students
- Rank: #88.Woodland Park Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 21%88 Panther DrRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
- Rank: #99.White County High School Math: 18% | Reading: 24%267 Allen DrRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Grades: 9-12 | 1,186 student
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