Top Rankings
Stewart 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 1,999 students in Stewart County 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 Stewart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,999 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Stewart County 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
#49 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
15 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
1,850 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
93%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
145
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,044 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,471
$11,950
Spending / Student
$10,044
$11,450
Best Stewart County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
North Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Hwy 79
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart Co High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Williams Rd
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 289-4135
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,999 students.
What is the rank of Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District is ranked #47 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 Stewart County School District?
93% of Stewart County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Stewart County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,044 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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