Tipton County Schools & Education
Tipton 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
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,837
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#51
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tipton County
Measured School Summary
Tipton County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,837 per pupil, Tipton 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 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tipton 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
14 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,837
$378 below the state average
School coverage
14
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
Tipton County has 14 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 Tipton 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
Tipton County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#51
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.
Tipton County
Elementary to high school visible
10,249 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Tipton County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Tipton 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 Tipton 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.
Town-Centered Schools Serving Tipton
Tipton County manages 14 public schools that serve a total of 10,249 students within a single district. The system is comprised of 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools, providing a streamlined educational path.
The Tipton County District Spotlight
The Tipton County district oversees all 10,249 students, with no charter schools operating in the region. Munford High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 1,195 students.
Mid-Sized Schools with a Town Feel
Eight of the county's schools are located in town locales, while the remaining 6 are rural, offering a balanced mix for families. Schools here are relatively large, with an average enrollment of 732 students per campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Tipton County
Reported Enrollment
10,249
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Tipton County
14 Public Schools in Tipton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Profile | Tipton County | Munford, 38058Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,195 |
| Brighton High School | Profile | Tipton County | Brighton, 38011Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,142 |
| Munford Middle School | Record | Tipton County | Munford, 38058Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 914 |
| Atoka Elementary School | Record | Tipton County | Atoka, 38004Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 872 |
| Brighton Middle School | Record | Tipton County | Brighton, 38011Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 815 |
| Munford Elementary | Record | Tipton County | Munford, 38058Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 797 |
| Crestview Elementary | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 772 |
| Covington High School | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 706 |
| Drummonds Elementary | Record | Tipton County | Drummonds, 38023Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 704 |
| Brighton Elementary | Record | Tipton County | Brighton, 38011Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 693 |
| Austin Peay Elementary School | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Crestview Middle School | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 564 |
| Charger Academy | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 418 |
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center | Record | Tipton County | Covington, 38019Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 71 |
Munford High School
Tipton County
Munford, 38058 / Rural: Fringe
Brighton High School
Tipton County
Brighton, 38011 / Town: Fringe
Austin Peay Elementary School
Tipton County
Covington, 38019 / Rural: Distant
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Tipton County
Covington, 38019 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,837
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Tipton County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tipton County, Tennessee?
Tipton County manages 14 public schools that serve a total of 10,249 students within a single district. The system is comprised of 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools, providing a streamlined educational path.
What are the major school districts in Tipton County, Tennessee?
The Tipton County district oversees all 10,249 students, with no charter schools operating in the region. Munford High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 1,195 students.
What is the school experience like in Tipton County?
Eight of the county's schools are located in town locales, while the remaining 6 are rural, offering a balanced mix for families. Schools here are relatively large, with an average enrollment of 732 students per campus.
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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.