Fentress County School District

1011 Old Hwy 127 S
Jamestown, TN 38556
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fentress 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 6 public schools serving 2,280 students in Fentress County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Fentress County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
6 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
2,280 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Fentress 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#79 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fentress County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fentress 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.
35%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fentress 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.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fentress 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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fentress County  School District and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
11 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
21%
# White Students
2,177 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
96%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
159
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
223
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
227
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,317 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fentress 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
$24 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fentress 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
$10,988
$11,950
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fentress 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
$10,317
$11,450
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fentress 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 Fentress County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkrange High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
York Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,280 students.
What is the rank of Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District is ranked #79 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 Fentress County School District?
96% of Fentress County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fentress County School District?
Fentress County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Fentress County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,317 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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