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Tipton County

Tennessee · Public School District
14
Schools
10,249
Students
$11,124
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tipton County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 10,249 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,124 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Atoka Elementary SchoolPK–05872
Austin Peay Elementary SchoolPK–05586
Brighton ElementaryPK–05693
Charger AcademyPK–05418
Crestview ElementaryPK–05772
Drummonds ElementaryPK–05704
Munford ElementaryPK–05797
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brighton Middle School06–08815
Crestview Middle School06–08564
Munford Middle School06–08914
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brighton High School09–121,142
Covington High School09–12706
Munford High School09–121,195
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tipton County Alternative Learning CenterKG–1271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,124-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
21%
State
55.7%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal
23.2%

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
14
Schools
10,249
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,124, 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 Tipton County?
Tipton County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 10,249 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tipton County?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tipton County spend per student?
Tipton County spends $11,124 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Tipton County?
No, Tipton County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tipton County serve?
Tipton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tipton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tipton County is 36/100. 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.