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Roane County

Tennessee · Public School District
18
Schools
6,344
Students
$12,876
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
96.7%
Graduation Rate
+10.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Roane County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 6,344 students across 18 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,876 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowers ElementaryPK–05568
Dyllis Springs ElementaryPK–05354
Kingston ElementaryPK–05808
Midtown ElementaryPK–05297
Midway ElementaryPK–05424
Ridge View ElementaryPK–05594
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherokee Middle School06–08470
Harriman Middle School06–08293
Midway Middle School06–08175
Oliver Springs Middle06–08149
Rockwood Middle School06–08273
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harriman High School09–12347
Midtown Educational Center06–1245
Midway High School09–12225
Oliver Springs High School09–12268
Roane County High School09–12652
Rockwood High School09–12350
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Roane County Virtual AcademyKG–1252
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,876-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
38%
State
43.7%
Local (property tax)
37.8%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
6,344
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.7% graduation rate — 10.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roane County?
Roane County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 6,344 students.
What is the graduation rate for Roane County?
The graduation rate is 96.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Roane County spend per student?
Roane County spends $12,876 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Roane County?
No, Roane County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Roane County serve?
Roane County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Roane County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Roane County is 39/100. 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.