Trousdale County Schools & Education
Trousdale County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Trousdale County
Trousdale County
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 dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trousdale Co Elementary | Record | Trousdale County | Hartsville, 37074Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 674 |
| Trousdale Co High School | Record | Trousdale County | Hartsville, 37074Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 392 |
| Jim Satterfield Middle School | Record | Trousdale County | Hartsville, 37074Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 341 |
Trousdale Co Elementary
Trousdale County
Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant
Trousdale Co High School
Trousdale County
Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant
Jim Satterfield Middle School
Trousdale County
Hartsville, 37074 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,649
State avg $6,215
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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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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.