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Washington County

Tennessee · Public School District
16
Schools
8,281
Students
$10,975
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Washington County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 8,281 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,975 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.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (16)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jonesborough Middle School05–08416
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Daniel Boone High School09–121,211
David Crockett High School09–121,181
Washington County Adult High School09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy03–1265
University SchoolKG–12597
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,975-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
41%
State
42.7%
Local (property tax)
41.2%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
8,281
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,975, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington County?
Washington County has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,281 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington County?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington County spend per student?
Washington County spends $10,975 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Washington County?
No, Washington County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington County serve?
Washington County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington 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.