Crockett County Schools & Education
Crockett County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,540
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#49
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crockett County
Measured School Summary
Crockett County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,540 per pupil, Crockett County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crockett 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
7 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,540
$675 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Crockett County has 7 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.
What Crockett 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.
Dominant-district county
Crockett County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 7 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#49
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Crockett County
Elementary to high school visible
2,004 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Alamo
Elementary school only in this slice
578 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Bells
Elementary school only in this slice
399 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Crockett 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 Crockett County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crockett 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 Crockett 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.
A Small-Scale Rural School Infrastructure
Crockett County manages a focused education network consisting of seven total public schools serving 2,981 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school distributed across three distinct districts. This small footprint ensures a localized approach to education for the county's student population.
Three Districts Serving a Rural Population
The Crockett County district is the largest provider, educating 2,004 students across five schools. Smaller municipal districts in Alamo and Bells serve 578 and 399 students respectively through their single-school systems. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's boundaries.
A Blend of Rural and Town Settings
Education here takes place primarily in rural settings, with five schools located in rural areas and two in small towns. Crockett County High School is the largest campus with 888 students, while Maury City Elementary offers a much more intimate environment with only 230 students. The average school size is 426 students, fostering a close-knit community feel across the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Crockett County
Reported Enrollment
2,981
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Crockett County
Crockett County
Alamo
Bells
7 Public Schools in Crockett 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett County High School | Record | Crockett County | Alamo, 38001Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 888 |
| Crockett County Middle School | Record | Crockett County | Alamo, 38001Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 614 |
| Alamo Elementary | Record | Alamo | Alamo, 38001Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 578 |
| Bells Elementary | Record | Bells | Bells, 38006Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Maury City Elementary | Record | Crockett County | Maury City, 38050Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 230 |
| Gadsden Elementary | Record | Crockett County | Gadsden, 38337Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 157 |
| Friendship Elementary | Record | Crockett County | Friendship, 38034Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 115 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,540
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Crockett County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crockett County, Tennessee?
Crockett County manages a focused education network consisting of seven total public schools serving 2,981 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school distributed across three distinct districts. This small footprint ensures a localized approach to education for the county's student population.
What are the major school districts in Crockett County, Tennessee?
The Crockett County district is the largest provider, educating 2,004 students across five schools. Smaller municipal districts in Alamo and Bells serve 578 and 399 students respectively through their single-school systems. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Crockett County?
Education here takes place primarily in rural settings, with five schools located in rural areas and two in small towns. Crockett County High School is the largest campus with 888 students, while Maury City Elementary offers a much more intimate environment with only 230 students. The average school size is 426 students, fostering a close-knit community feel across the county.
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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.