For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,986 students in Grainger County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Grainger County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Grainger 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
194 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
26 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,733 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
92%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
230
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,308 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,611 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Grainger County School District?
Grainger County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,986 students.
What is the rank of Grainger County School District?
Grainger County School District is ranked #114 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County School District?
92% of Grainger County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grainger County School District?
Grainger County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Grainger County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,611 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,986 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
