Moore County Schools & Education
Moore County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,623
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#16
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moore County
Measured School Summary
Moore County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,623 per pupil, Moore County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moore 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,623
$408 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Moore County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Moore 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.
Small-system county
Moore County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#16
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Moore County
Elementary and high visible
901 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Moore County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Moore County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Moore 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.
Small-Scale Education with Big Results
Moore County features one of the most streamlined school systems in Tennessee, consisting of just two schools for 901 total students. This unique structure includes one elementary school and one combined middle/high school campus.
Total Community Commitment
The Moore County school district manages the entire student body through its two campuses, Lynchburg Elementary and Moore County High. This 100% traditional public school model ensures that every student in the county benefits from the same high level of funding.
An Intimate Rural Learning Environment
Both schools in the county are situated in rural locales, creating a consistent and familiar atmosphere for students from PK through 12th grade. Lynchburg Elementary is the largest campus with 478 students, meaning every teacher knows nearly every face.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Moore County
Reported Enrollment
901
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Moore County
Moore County
2 Public Schools in Moore 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Elementary | Record | Moore County | Lynchburg, 37352Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 478 |
| Moore County High School | Record | Moore County | Lynchburg, 37352Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 423 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,623
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Moore County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moore County, Tennessee?
Moore County features one of the most streamlined school systems in Tennessee, consisting of just two schools for 901 total students. This unique structure includes one elementary school and one combined middle/high school campus.
What are the major school districts in Moore County, Tennessee?
The Moore County school district manages the entire student body through its two campuses, Lynchburg Elementary and Moore County High. This 100% traditional public school model ensures that every student in the county benefits from the same high level of funding.
What is the school experience like in Moore County?
Both schools in the county are situated in rural locales, creating a consistent and familiar atmosphere for students from PK through 12th grade. Lynchburg Elementary is the largest campus with 478 students, meaning every teacher knows nearly every face.
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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.