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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 3/10, 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).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
6,223 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
454 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,021 is higher than the state median of $11,979. 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 $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,021
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,905
$11,478
Best Hawkins County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 Cherry St
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Surgoinsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Surgoinsville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1044 Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Church Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Grades: 5-6
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 Oak Dr
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Volunteer High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Volunteer Blvd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Melinda Ferry Rd
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Clinch School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 Clinch Valley Rd
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 272-3202
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 272-3202
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 E Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-2632
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-2632
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1212.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2927 Hwy 66 South
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6507
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6507
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #1313.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #1414.
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Allen Dr
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1515.
Hawkins County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 East Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1616.
Rogersville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
958 Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7603
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7603
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 East Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Alternative School
Alternative School
952 East Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
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 #104 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 $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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