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Sumner County

Tennessee · Public School District
49
Schools
28,968
Students
$11,062
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.7%
Graduation Rate
+8.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sumner County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 28,968 students across 49 schools. It includes 26 elementary, 11 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,062 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (49)
Elementary Schools26 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beech ElementaryPK–05381
Benny C. Bills Elementary SchoolPK–05713
Bethpage ElementaryKG–05278
Clyde Riggs ElementaryKG–05308
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes CreekPK–05741
Gene W. Brown ElementaryKG–05415
George A Whitten ElementaryPK–05449
Guild ElementaryPK–05625
Harold B. Williams Elementary SchoolPK–05694
Howard ElementaryPK–05554
Indian Lake ElementaryKG–05501
J W Wiseman ElementaryPK–05384
Jack Anderson ElementaryPK–05830
Lakeside Park ElementaryPK–05334
Madison Creek ElementaryPK–05621
Millersville ElementaryPK–05295
Nannie Berry ElementaryPK–05507
North Sumner ElementaryKG–05240
Oakmont ElementaryKG–05139
Portland Gateview Elementary SchoolPK–05577
Station Camp ElementaryPK–05872
Union Elementary SchoolPK–05576
Vena Stuart ElementaryPK–05730
Walton Ferry ElementaryKG–05410
Watt Hardison ElementaryKG–05445
Westmoreland ElementaryPK–05525
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Merrol Hyde Magnet SchoolKG–12668
R T Fisher AlternativeKG–12122
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,062-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
42%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
42.0%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
49
Schools
28,968
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.7% graduation rate — 8.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 49 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,062, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumner County?
Sumner County has 49 public schools, serving a total of 28,968 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sumner County?
The graduation rate is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sumner County spend per student?
Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sumner County?
No, Sumner County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sumner County serve?
Sumner County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sumner County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sumner County is 41/100. 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.