Cannon County Schools & Education
Cannon County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,765
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#73
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cannon County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 38/100, Cannon County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,765 per pupil, Cannon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cannon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #73 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,765
$450 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cannon County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cannon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Cannon County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#73
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cannon County
Elementary to high school visible
1,865 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cannon County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cannon County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cannon County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Educational Network in Cannon
Cannon County maintains a streamlined system of five public schools serving 1,865 students. This compact infrastructure consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Targeted Education with High Grad Rates
Students in Cannon County achieve a 92.0% graduation rate, outpacing the national average of 87%. The county’s per-pupil spending of $5,765 is lower than the state average but supports a solid academic foundation.
Unified District Management in Cannon
One unified district manages all 1,865 students in the county with zero charter schools in operation. Cannon County High School is the primary secondary institution, serving 544 students.
Town-Centered Schools with Small Classes
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, while two are rural, creating a close-knit learning environment. The average school size is just 373 students, ensuring a personalized educational experience for most learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Cannon County
Reported Enrollment
1,865
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cannon County
Cannon County
5 Public Schools in Cannon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon County High School | Record | Cannon County | Woodbury, 37190Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 544 |
| Cannon County Middle School | Record | Cannon County | Woodbury, 37190Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 405 |
| Cannon South Elementary School | Record | Cannon County | Bradyville, 37026Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 355 |
| Cannon County Elementary School | Record | Cannon County | Woodbury, 37190Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 344 |
| Cannon North Elementary School | Record | Cannon County | Readyville, 37149Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 217 |
Cannon South Elementary School
Cannon County
Bradyville, 37026 / Rural: Distant
Cannon County Elementary School
Cannon County
Woodbury, 37190 / Town: Distant
Cannon North Elementary School
Cannon County
Readyville, 37149 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,765
State avg $6,215
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Cannon County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?
How should I read the school score in Cannon County?
What is the graduation rate in Cannon County?
How much does Cannon County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Cannon County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cannon County, Tennessee?
Cannon County maintains a streamlined system of five public schools serving 1,865 students. This compact infrastructure consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Cannon County perform academically?
Students in Cannon County achieve a 92.0% graduation rate, outpacing the national average of 87%. The county’s per-pupil spending of $5,765 is lower than the state average but supports a solid academic foundation.
What are the major school districts in Cannon County, Tennessee?
One unified district manages all 1,865 students in the county with zero charter schools in operation. Cannon County High School is the primary secondary institution, serving 544 students.
What is the school experience like in Cannon County?
Three of the five schools are located in town settings, while two are rural, creating a close-knit learning environment. The average school size is just 373 students, ensuring a personalized educational experience for most learners.
Counties with Similar School Profile
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.