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Jefferson County

Tennessee · Public School District
14
Schools
6,995
Students
$11,202
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jefferson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 6,995 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,202 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dandridge ElementaryPK–05530
Jefferson ElementaryPK–05433
Mount Horeb Elementary SchoolPK–05593
New Market ElementaryPK–05327
Piedmont ElementaryPK–05352
Rush Strong ElementaryPK–08492
Talbott ElementaryPK–05290
White Pine ElementaryPK–08754
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Middle School06–08586
Maury Middle School06–08516
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Co High School09–122,054
Jefferson County Adult High School11–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dandridge Head StartPK–PK0
Jefferson Virtual Academy02–1268
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,202-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
28%
State
49.6%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
22.6%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,995
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,202, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,995 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson County?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson County spend per student?
Jefferson County spends $11,202 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson County?
No, Jefferson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson County serve?
Jefferson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.