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Mcminn County School District

3 South Hill St
Athens, TN 37303
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,126 students in Mcminn County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Mcminn County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,924 Schools
# Students
5,126 Students
1,010,361 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
66,543 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mcminn County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#75 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
34%
35%
37%
41%
40%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
84%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,980. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,165 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,896
$11,980
Spending / Student
$10,165
$11,478

Best Mcminn County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riceville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3592 Hwy 11 South
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Gr: PK-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 College St
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Co Road 627
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Mcminn High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
E K Baker Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Niota Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 Burn Rd
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcminn County School District?
Mcminn County School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,126 students.
What is the rank of Mcminn County School District?
Mcminn County School District is ranked #79 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County School District?
84% of Mcminn County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcminn County School District?
Mcminn County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Mcminn County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,165 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,126 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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