Warren County Schools & Education
Warren County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
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
$6,261
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#37
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Warren County
Measured School Summary
Warren County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,261 per pupil, Warren County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Warren 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
12 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,261
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
12
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
Warren County has 12 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 Warren 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
Warren County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#37
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Warren County
Elementary to high school visible
6,477 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Warren County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Warren 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Warren 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 Unified Public School Infrastructure
Warren County operates a single school district containing 12 public schools that serve 6,477 total students. The system includes eight elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, providing a streamlined educational path for local families.
Warren County District Leads the Way
The Warren County school district manages all 6,477 students across its 12 campuses, with no charter schools currently operating in the area. Warren County High School serves as the primary secondary hub with a large enrollment of 1,862 students.
Small-Town and Rural Educational Settings
Schools here are split between seven town-based and five rural locations, with an average school size of 540 students. Centertown Elementary provides a unique PK-8 experience for 542 students, while Bobby Ray Memorial serves 514 primary students in a tight-knit environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Warren County
Reported Enrollment
6,477
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Warren County
12 Public Schools in Warren County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High School | Profile | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,862 |
| Warren County Middle School | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 784 |
| Hickory Creek School | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 662 |
| Centertown Elementary | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 542 |
| Bobby Ray Memorial | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 514 |
| West Elementary | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 482 |
| Eastside Elementary | Record | Warren County | Rock Island, 38581Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 436 |
| Dibrell Elementary | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 390 |
| Morrison Elementary | Record | Warren County | Morrison, 37357Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 381 |
| Irving College Elementary | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 281 |
| Warren Connect | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 110 |
| Warren County Alternative Academy | Record | Warren County | McMinnville, 37110Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 33 |
Warren County High School
Warren County
McMinnville, 37110 / Town: Distant
Warren County Middle School
Warren County
McMinnville, 37110 / Town: Distant
Irving College Elementary
Warren County
McMinnville, 37110 / Rural: Distant
Warren County Alternative Academy
Warren County
McMinnville, 37110 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,261
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Warren County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Warren County, Tennessee?
Warren County operates a single school district containing 12 public schools that serve 6,477 total students. The system includes eight elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, providing a streamlined educational path for local families.
What are the major school districts in Warren County, Tennessee?
The Warren County school district manages all 6,477 students across its 12 campuses, with no charter schools currently operating in the area. Warren County High School serves as the primary secondary hub with a large enrollment of 1,862 students.
What is the school experience like in Warren County?
Schools here are split between seven town-based and five rural locations, with an average school size of 540 students. Centertown Elementary provides a unique PK-8 experience for 542 students, while Bobby Ray Memorial serves 514 primary students in a tight-knit environment.
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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.