For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,995 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Jefferson 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
805 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
97 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
5,727 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
217
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
484
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
541
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
536
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
520
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
541
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
538
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
502
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
524
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
496
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
562
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
557
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
483
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
494
69,697
# 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 $10,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,218 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,995 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #74 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 Jefferson County School District?
82% of Jefferson County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,218 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,995 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
