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Coffee County Schools & Education

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,857

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

#30

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Coffee County

Measured School Summary

Coffee County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,857 per pupil, Coffee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Coffee 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

21 public schools and 3 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

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

0.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,857

$642 above the state average

School coverage

21

3 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

Coffee County has 21 public schools across 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Coffee 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

Coffee 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

#30

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Coffee County

Elementary to high school visible

4,395 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 3Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Tullahoma

Elementary to high school visible

3,255 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Manchester

Elementary and middle visible

1,583 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Coffee County is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Coffee County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coffee County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Coffee 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.

Coffee County’s Three-District Network

Coffee County manages a robust education network of 21 schools serving 9,233 students. This system is divided among three districts and includes 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.

Tullahoma and Manchester Districts Spotlighted

Three districts—Coffee County, Tullahoma, and Manchester—provide a variety of educational options for local families. Coffee County Central High and Tullahoma High are the largest schools, both enrolling over 1,100 students.

Town-Centered Schools with Diverse Sizes

Unlike many neighbors, Coffee County schools are mostly in town settings, with 14 town-based campuses compared to seven rural ones. The average school size is 462 students, reflecting a more populated and active educational environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

21

in Coffee County

Reported Enrollment

9,233

21 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12
Middle3
High5
Other1

21 Public Schools in Coffee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 21 matching schools

Coffee County Central High School

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,285 students

Tullahoma High School

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,137 students

Coffee County Middle School

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle843 students

Westwood Elementary

Manchester

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary574 students

College Street Elementary

Manchester

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary547 students

Robert E Lee Elementary

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary500 students

East Lincoln Elementary

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary475 students

Coffee County Raider Academy

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

Record9Other472 students

Westwood Middle School

Manchester

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle462 students

Hillsboro Elementary

Coffee County

Hillsboro, 37342 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary409 students

East Middle School

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle376 students

Bel Aire Elementary

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary370 students

Jack T Farrar Elementary

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary354 students

North Coffee Elementary

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary342 students

New Union Elementary

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary316 students

Deerfield Elementary School

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary259 students

East Coffee Elementary

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary220 students

Hickerson Elementary

Coffee County

Tullahoma, 37388 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary192 students

Coffee County Virtual Academy

Coffee County

Manchester, 37355 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Virtual57 students

Tullahoma Virtual Academy

Tullahoma

Tullahoma, 37388 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Virtual43 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,857

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?
Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Coffee County?
Coffee County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Coffee County?
The high school graduation rate in Coffee County is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Coffee County spend per student?
Coffee County spends $6,857 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Coffee County, Tennessee — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Coffee County, Tennessee?

Coffee County manages a robust education network of 21 schools serving 9,233 students. This system is divided among three districts and includes 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools.

What are the major school districts in Coffee County, Tennessee?

Three districts—Coffee County, Tullahoma, and Manchester—provide a variety of educational options for local families. Coffee County Central High and Tullahoma High are the largest schools, both enrolling over 1,100 students.

What is the school experience like in Coffee County?

Unlike many neighbors, Coffee County schools are mostly in town settings, with 14 town-based campuses compared to seven rural ones. The average school size is 462 students, reflecting a more populated and active educational environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.