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Robertson County

Tennessee · Public School District
23
Schools
11,504
Students
$10,316
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
95.9%
Graduation Rate
+9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Robertson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 11,504 students across 23 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,316 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools3 schools
Other Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,316-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
30%
State
56.3%
Local (property tax)
29.8%
Federal
13.9%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
11,504
Students
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.9%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.9% graduation rate — 9.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,316, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Robertson County?
Robertson County has 23 public schools, serving a total of 11,504 students.
What is the graduation rate for Robertson County?
The graduation rate is 95.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Robertson County spend per student?
Robertson County spends $10,316 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Robertson County?
No, Robertson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Robertson County serve?
Robertson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Robertson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Robertson County is 43/100. 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.