For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,067 students in White County, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in White County, TN is White County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in White County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
White County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Allen Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14484 Old Kentucky Rd
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in White County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in White County, TN include White County High School.
How many public high schools are located in White County?
1 public high schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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