Gibson County Schools & Education
Gibson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,891
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#56
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gibson County
Measured School Summary
Gibson County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,891 per pupil, Gibson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gibson 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 5 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,891
$324 below the state average
School coverage
21
5 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
Gibson County has 21 public schools across 5 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 Gibson 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
Gibson 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
#56
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Elementary to high school visible
3,962 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Milan
Elementary to high school visible
1,996 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Trenton
Elementary to high school visible
1,354 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Humboldt City Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,110 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gibson Co Sp Dist is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Gibson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gibson 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 Gibson 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 Robust System of Five School Districts
Gibson County features an extensive educational infrastructure with 21 public schools serving over 9,000 students. The county uses a unique five-district model to manage its 11 elementary, three middle, and seven high schools. This high density of schools ensures that families have diverse options for their children's education.
Special Districts Lead the Way
The Gibson Co Special District is the largest provider, overseeing nine schools and nearly 4,000 students. Other major districts include Milan with 1,996 students and Humboldt City Schools with 1,110 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, as the traditional districts cover all regional needs.
Town and Country Learning Environments
The county offers a mix of 13 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses to match various lifestyle preferences. South Gibson County Elementary is the largest school with 907 students, but the average school size remains manageable at 430 students. This variety allows families to choose between larger, resource-rich hubs and smaller community schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Gibson County
Reported Enrollment
9,037
21 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Gibson County
Gibson Co Sp Dist
GuideMilan
Trenton
Humboldt City Schools
Bradford
21 Public Schools in Gibson 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 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Medina, 38355Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 907 |
| Milan Elementary | Record | Milan | Milan, 38358Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 870 |
| South Gibson County Middle School | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Medina, 38355Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 800 |
| South Gibson County High School | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Medina, 38355Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| Milan Middle School | Record | Milan | Milan, 38358Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 579 |
| Trenton Elementary | Record | Trenton | Trenton, 38382Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 541 |
| Milan High School | Record | Milan | Milan, 38358Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 521 |
| Gibson County High School | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Dyer, 38330Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 449 |
| East Elementary School | Record | Humboldt City Schools | Humboldt, 38343Town: Fringe | 2–6 | Primary | 440 |
| Humboldt Junior/Senior High School | Record | Humboldt City Schools | Humboldt, 38343Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 424 |
| Peabody High School | Record | Trenton | Trenton, 38382Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 414 |
| Dyer Elementary | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Dyer, 38330Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 408 |
| Trenton Middle School | Record | Trenton | Trenton, 38382Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 399 |
| Bradford Elementary | Record | Bradford | Bradford, 38316Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 313 |
| Bradford High School | Record | Bradford | Bradford, 38316Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 302 |
| Rutherford Elementary | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Rutherford, 38369Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 282 |
| Stigall Primary School | Record | Humboldt City Schools | Humboldt, 38343Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 246 |
| Yorkville Elementary | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Yorkville, 38389Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 134 |
| Spring Hill Elementary | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Trenton, 38382Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 101 |
| Kenton Elementary School | Record | Gibson Co Sp Dist | Kenton, 38233Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 91 |
South Gibson County Elementary School
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Medina, 38355 / Rural: Fringe
South Gibson County Middle School
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Medina, 38355 / Town: Fringe
South Gibson County High School
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Medina, 38355 / Town: Fringe
East Elementary School
Humboldt City Schools
Humboldt, 38343 / Town: Fringe
Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
Humboldt City Schools
Humboldt, 38343 / Rural: Fringe
Rutherford Elementary
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Rutherford, 38369 / Rural: Fringe
Stigall Primary School
Humboldt City Schools
Humboldt, 38343 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,891
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Gibson County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gibson County, Tennessee?
Gibson County features an extensive educational infrastructure with 21 public schools serving over 9,000 students. The county uses a unique five-district model to manage its 11 elementary, three middle, and seven high schools. This high density of schools ensures that families have diverse options for their children's education.
What are the major school districts in Gibson County, Tennessee?
The Gibson Co Special District is the largest provider, overseeing nine schools and nearly 4,000 students. Other major districts include Milan with 1,996 students and Humboldt City Schools with 1,110 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, as the traditional districts cover all regional needs.
What is the school experience like in Gibson County?
The county offers a mix of 13 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses to match various lifestyle preferences. South Gibson County Elementary is the largest school with 907 students, but the average school size remains manageable at 430 students. This variety allows families to choose between larger, resource-rich hubs and smaller community schools.
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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.