Sumner County Schools & Education
Sumner County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
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
$6,473
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#14
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sumner County
Measured School Summary
Sumner County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,473 per pupil, Sumner County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sumner 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
52 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,473
$258 above the state average
School coverage
52
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
Sumner County has 52 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 Sumner 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
Sumner County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 52 of 52 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#14
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Sumner County
Elementary to high school visible
30,732 students
52 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sumner County is the largest listed district slice, with 52 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 Sumner County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Sumner 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 Large and Growing Suburban System
Sumner County supports a massive educational framework of 52 public schools serving over 30,732 students. The district operates 27 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools to accommodate its expanding population.
Sumner County's Unified District
The Sumner County school district manages all 52 schools and 30,732 students, making it one of the largest single districts in the state. No charter schools are currently active, meaning all students attend traditional public campuses.
Suburban Convenience Meets Rural Roots
The majority of students attend one of the 29 suburban campuses, though 17 rural and 6 town schools provide diverse options. Gallatin Senior High is the county's largest school with 1,659 students, contributing to an average school size of 591.
School Overview
Total Schools
52
in Sumner County
Reported Enrollment
30,732
52 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sumner County
52 Public Schools in Sumner County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 52 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Profile | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,659 |
| Hendersonville High School | Profile | Sumner County | Hendersonville, 37075Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,537 |
| Beech Sr High School | Profile | Sumner County | Hendersonville, 37075Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,475 |
| Portland High School | Profile | Sumner County | Portland, 37148Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,199 |
| Station Camp High School | Profile | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,110 |
| Station Camp Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 872 |
| Station Camp Middle School | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 861 |
| Jack Anderson Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Hendersonville, 37075Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 830 |
| White House High School | Record | Sumner County | White House, 37188Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 824 |
| White House Middle School | Record | Sumner County | White House, 37188Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 758 |
| Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek | Record | Sumner County | Hendersonville, 37075Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 741 |
| Vena Stuart Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 730 |
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 713 |
| Harold B. Williams Elementary School | Record | Sumner County | White House, 37188Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 694 |
| Merrol Hyde Magnet School | Record | Sumner County | Hendersonville, 37075Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Other | 668 |
| Joe Shafer Middle School | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 666 |
| Rucker Stewart Middle | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 661 |
| Liberty Creek Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 647 |
| Guild Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Gallatin, 37066Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Madison Creek Elementary | Record | Sumner County | Goodlettsville, 37072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 621 |
Gallatin Senior High School
Sumner County
Gallatin, 37066 / Suburb: Large
Hendersonville High School
Sumner County
Hendersonville, 37075 / Suburb: Large
Beech Sr High School
Sumner County
Hendersonville, 37075 / Rural: Fringe
Portland High School
Sumner County
Portland, 37148 / Rural: Fringe
Station Camp High School
Sumner County
Gallatin, 37066 / Suburb: Large
Jack Anderson Elementary
Sumner County
Hendersonville, 37075 / Suburb: Large
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Sumner County
Hendersonville, 37075 / Suburb: Large
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Sumner County
Gallatin, 37066 / Suburb: Large
Harold B. Williams Elementary School
Sumner County
White House, 37188 / Suburb: Large
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Sumner County
Hendersonville, 37075 / Suburb: Large
Madison Creek Elementary
Sumner County
Goodlettsville, 37072 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,473
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Sumner County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sumner County, Tennessee?
Sumner County supports a massive educational framework of 52 public schools serving over 30,732 students. The district operates 27 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools to accommodate its expanding population.
What are the major school districts in Sumner County, Tennessee?
The Sumner County school district manages all 52 schools and 30,732 students, making it one of the largest single districts in the state. No charter schools are currently active, meaning all students attend traditional public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Sumner County?
The majority of students attend one of the 29 suburban campuses, though 17 rural and 6 town schools provide diverse options. Gallatin Senior High is the county's largest school with 1,659 students, contributing to an average school size of 591.
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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.