Cannon County School District

301 West Main St
Woodbury, TN 37190
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,681 students in Cannon County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Cannon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
890 Schools
# Students
2,619 Students
417,431 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
28,312 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Cannon 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#129 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cannon County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cannon County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cannon County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cannon County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cannon County  School District and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
59,978 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
32 Students
86,069 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,405 Students
241,409 Students
% White Students
92%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
542 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
20,664 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
148
33,031
# Students in K Grade:
246
63,063
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
63,815
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
64,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
58,460
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
57,035
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
51,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
8,986
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
7,404
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
7,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
701
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
718
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
617
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,775 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cannon County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cannon County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,684
$11,979
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cannon County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$7,775
$11,478
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cannon County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cannon County School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Old Manchester Hwy
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 West Adams Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Quick Links