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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 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% 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)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Surgoinsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 W Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Church Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Gr: 5-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Surgoinsville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1044 Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Church Hill Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Oak Dr
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3051
Gr: 7-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Volunteer High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Volunteer Blvd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Clinch School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Allen Dr
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
2001 East Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 7-12
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 #105 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. 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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