Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,404
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#34
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,404 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll 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
14 public schools and 6 districts 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
94.7%
1.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,404
$189 above the state average
School coverage
14
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Carroll County has 14 public schools across 6 districts, 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 Carroll 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.
Mixed school landscape
Carroll County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#34
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above 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.
Huntingdon Special School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,335 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
McKenzie
Elementary to high school visible
1,288 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
West Carroll Sp Dist
Elementary and high visible
837 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Hollow Rock - Bruceton
Elementary and high visible
658 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Huntingdon Special School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?
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 Carroll 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.
Carroll County’s Diverse Multi-District Network
Carroll County maintains a diverse educational infrastructure with 14 public schools, including five elementary and five high schools. Six distinct districts serve the local community, managing a total enrollment of 4,445 students.
Huntingdon and McKenzie Lead the County
The Huntingdon Special School District and McKenzie lead the county, educating 1,335 and 1,288 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county’s public system, which focuses on traditional district management.
A Small-Scale Rural Learning Environment
Education here has a distinct rural feel, with 12 of the 14 schools located in rural settings and an average school size of 318 students. McKenzie Elementary is the largest campus with 556 students, while the overall environment remains intimate and community-focused.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
4,445
14 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Carroll County
Huntingdon Special School District
McKenzie
West Carroll Sp Dist
Hollow Rock - Bruceton
South Carroll
Carroll County
14 Public Schools in Carroll 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Elementary | Record | McKenzie | McKenzie, 38201Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 556 |
| Huntingdon Middle School | Record | Huntingdon Special School District | Huntingdon, 38344Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 487 |
| Huntingdon High School | Record | Huntingdon Special School District | Huntingdon, 38344Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 406 |
| Huntingdon Primary | Record | Huntingdon Special School District | Huntingdon, 38344Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 402 |
| West Carroll Junior/Senior High School | Record | West Carroll Sp Dist | Atwood, 38220Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 373 |
| McKenzie Middle School | Record | McKenzie | McKenzie, 38201Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 370 |
| McKenzie High School | Record | McKenzie | McKenzie, 38201Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 362 |
| Central High School | Record | Hollow Rock - Bruceton | Bruceton, 38317Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 354 |
| Clarksburg School | Record | South Carroll | Clarksburg, 38324Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 325 |
| Central Elementary | Record | Hollow Rock - Bruceton | Bruceton, 38317Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 304 |
| West Carroll Elementary School | Record | West Carroll Sp Dist | Trezevant, 38258Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 237 |
| West Carroll Primary | Record | West Carroll Sp Dist | McLemoresville, 38235Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 227 |
| Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon | Record | Huntingdon Special School District | Huntingdon, 38344Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 40 |
| Carroll Co Tech Center | Record | Carroll County | Huntingdon, 38344Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 2 |
Huntingdon Middle School
Huntingdon Special School District
Huntingdon, 38344 / Rural: Distant
Huntingdon High School
Huntingdon Special School District
Huntingdon, 38344 / Rural: Remote
Huntingdon Primary
Huntingdon Special School District
Huntingdon, 38344 / Rural: Distant
West Carroll Junior/Senior High School
West Carroll Sp Dist
Atwood, 38220 / Rural: Distant
Central Elementary
Hollow Rock - Bruceton
Bruceton, 38317 / Rural: Distant
West Carroll Elementary School
West Carroll Sp Dist
Trezevant, 38258 / Rural: Distant
West Carroll Primary
West Carroll Sp Dist
McLemoresville, 38235 / Rural: Distant
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
Huntingdon Special School District
Huntingdon, 38344 / Rural: Distant
Carroll Co Tech Center
Carroll County
Huntingdon, 38344 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,404
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Carroll County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Tennessee?
Carroll County maintains a diverse educational infrastructure with 14 public schools, including five elementary and five high schools. Six distinct districts serve the local community, managing a total enrollment of 4,445 students.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Tennessee?
The Huntingdon Special School District and McKenzie lead the county, educating 1,335 and 1,288 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county’s public system, which focuses on traditional district management.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
Education here has a distinct rural feel, with 12 of the 14 schools located in rural settings and an average school size of 318 students. McKenzie Elementary is the largest campus with 556 students, while the overall environment remains intimate and community-focused.
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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.