Top Rankings
Mckenzie 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 3 public schools serving 1,281 students in Mckenzie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Mckenzie School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,281 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mckenzie School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
134 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
971 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
76%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
83
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,306 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,304
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,306
$11,478
Best Mckenzie School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Grades: 5-8
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,281 students.
What is the rank of Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District is ranked #50 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 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 Mckenzie School District?
76% of Mckenzie School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Mckenzie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,306 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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