McMinn County Schools & Education
McMinn County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,023
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#86
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: McMinn County
Measured School Summary
McMinn County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 89.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,023 per pupil, McMinn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read McMinn 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
15 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #86 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
4.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,023
$192 below the state average
School coverage
15
3 districts 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
McMinn County has 15 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 McMinn 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
McMinn County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#86
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
McMinn County
Elementary and high visible
5,225 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Athens
Elementary and middle visible
1,802 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Etowah
Elementary school only in this slice
343 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
McMinn County 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 McMinn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different McMinn County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 McMinn 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.
Diverse District Options in East Tennessee
McMinn County features 15 public schools serving a total of 7,370 students through a mix of elementary and high school facilities. The landscape is unique for its three distinct school districts, offering families localized educational choices within the county.
Three Districts Serving Local Communities
The McMinn County district is the largest with 5,225 students, followed by Athens with 1,802 students and Etowah with 343 students. This multi-district structure provides targeted local administration without any charter schools in the mix.
Town and Country Educational Mix
Schools are divided between town and rural locales, with McMinn High School serving as the largest hub with 1,408 students. The average school size is 491 students, providing a mix of larger secondary campuses and smaller primary schools like Riceville Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in McMinn County
Reported Enrollment
7,370
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in McMinn County
McMinn County
GuideAthens
Etowah
15 Public Schools in McMinn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinn High School | Profile | McMinn County | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,408 |
| Central High School | Record | McMinn County | Englewood, 37329Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 650 |
| Riceville Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Riceville, 37370Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 614 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Etowah, 37331Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 545 |
| Englewood Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Englewood, 37329Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 539 |
| Niota Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Niota, 37826Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 517 |
| Athens City Middle School | Record | Athens | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 481 |
| Ingleside Elementary | Record | Athens | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 386 |
| City Park Elementary | Record | Athens | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 355 |
| E K Baker Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Athens, 37303Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 350 |
| Etowah Elementary | Record | Etowah | Etowah, 37331Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 343 |
| Calhoun Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Calhoun, 37309Suburb: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 319 |
| Westside Elementary | Record | Athens | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 302 |
| Rogers Creek Elementary | Record | McMinn County | Athens, 37303Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 283 |
| North City Elementary | Record | Athens | Athens, 37303Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 278 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,023
State avg $6,215
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Schools in McMinn County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in McMinn County, Tennessee?
McMinn County features 15 public schools serving a total of 7,370 students through a mix of elementary and high school facilities. The landscape is unique for its three distinct school districts, offering families localized educational choices within the county.
What are the major school districts in McMinn County, Tennessee?
The McMinn County district is the largest with 5,225 students, followed by Athens with 1,802 students and Etowah with 343 students. This multi-district structure provides targeted local administration without any charter schools in the mix.
What is the school experience like in McMinn County?
Schools are divided between town and rural locales, with McMinn High School serving as the largest hub with 1,408 students. The average school size is 491 students, providing a mix of larger secondary campuses and smaller primary schools like Riceville Elementary.
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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.