Top Rankings
White 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 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,851 students in White County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in White County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
3,851 Students
1,010,422 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
21%
% White
91%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,565 in this school district is less 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 $10,110 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,565
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,110
$11,478
Best White County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Findlay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
560 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 West Gooseneck Rd
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Will Thompson Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
White County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Allen Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
White Co Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Turntable Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Panther Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White County School District?
White County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,851 students.
What is the rank of White County School District?
White County School District is ranked #42 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) 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 White County School District?
91% of White County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White County School District?
White County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is White County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,110 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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