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Tipton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,249 students in Tipton 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 Tipton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
10,249 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
639 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Tipton 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 91% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
23 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
2,341 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
23%
21%
# White Students
6,948 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
454 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
383
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
760
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
750
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
700
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
760
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
738
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
754
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
739
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
765
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
809
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
853
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
794
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
743
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
701
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,253 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,074 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,253
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,074
$11,527
Best Tipton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atoka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
870 Rosemark Rd
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #22.
Munford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Mclaughlin Dr
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #33.
Munford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Education Ave
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
Munford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Mclaughlin Dr
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5701
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #55.
Drummonds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5068 Drummonds Rd, Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Brighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Old Highway 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #77.
Brighton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7785 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Brighton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8045 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #99.
Austin Peay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Mark A. Walker Blvd
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mark A. Walker Blvd
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1212.
Covington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #1313.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1414.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tipton County School District?
Tipton County School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,249 students.
What is the rank of Tipton County School District?
Tipton 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County School District?
68% of Tipton County School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tipton County School District?
Tipton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Tipton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,074 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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