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Trousdale County Schools & Education

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,649

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

#40

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Trousdale County

Measured School Summary

Trousdale County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,649 per pupil, Trousdale County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Trousdale 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

3 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,649

$566 below the state average

School coverage

3

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

Trousdale County has 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Trousdale 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

Trousdale 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

#40

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Trousdale County

Elementary to high school visible

1,407 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Trousdale County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Trousdale 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 Trousdale 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 in Trousdale

Trousdale County operates one of the smallest systems in the state, with only 3 schools serving 1,407 total students. This simplified infrastructure consists of one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

One District, One Community

The Trousdale County district manages the entire local student body of 1,407 within its three campuses. There are zero charter schools, ensuring a cohesive and traditional educational experience for every resident family.

A Purely Rural Learning Experience

All 3 schools are situated in rural locales, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where everyone knows their neighbors. Trousdale Co Elementary is the largest campus with 674 students, nearly double the size of the local middle and high schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Trousdale County

Reported Enrollment

1,407

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Trousdale County

Trousdale County

3 schools
1,407 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Trousdale 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 data

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

Trousdale Co Elementary

Trousdale County

Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary674 students

Trousdale Co High School

Trousdale County

Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High392 students

Jim Satterfield Middle School

Trousdale County

Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle341 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,649

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?
Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Trousdale County?
The high school graduation rate in Trousdale County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Trousdale County spend per student?
Trousdale County spends $5,649 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Trousdale County, Tennessee — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Trousdale County, Tennessee?

Trousdale County operates one of the smallest systems in the state, with only 3 schools serving 1,407 total students. This simplified infrastructure consists of one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Trousdale County, Tennessee?

The Trousdale County district manages the entire local student body of 1,407 within its three campuses. There are zero charter schools, ensuring a cohesive and traditional educational experience for every resident family.

What is the school experience like in Trousdale County?

All 3 schools are situated in rural locales, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where everyone knows their neighbors. Trousdale Co Elementary is the largest campus with 674 students, nearly double the size of the local middle and high schools.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.