Hawkins County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,223 students in Hawkins County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hawkins County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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).
Hawkins 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 96% has decreased from 97% 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
10 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
251 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
32 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
5,702 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
92%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
452
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
416
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
470
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
441
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
438
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
445
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
472
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
430
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
438
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
526
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
552
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
535
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
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 $12,021 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,905 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hawkins County School District?
Hawkins County School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,223 students.
What is the rank of Hawkins County School District?
Hawkins County School District is ranked #103 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins County School District?
92% of Hawkins County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawkins County School District?
Hawkins County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Hawkins County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,905 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
