Best Schools in Sparta, Tennessee
7 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Sparta by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Findlay Elementary
Elementary · White County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cassville Elementary
Elementary · White County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bon De Croft Elementary
Elementary · White County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Sparta for 2026 are Findlay Elementary (9.3/10), Cassville Elementary (9.0/10), and Bon De Croft Elementary (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$199,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$199,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Sparta
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Findlay Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cassville Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bon De Croft Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Northfield Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodland Park Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | White Co Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | White County High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.9/10
- Median household income
- $58,285
- Median home value
- $199,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
71% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Sparta compares
Tennessee rank
#9 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Tennessee avg (6.4)
Median household income
$58k
90% of Tennessee median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Sparta, Tennessee
Sparta's public school system covers 7 ranked schools with an average score of 8.2 out of 10. Six of those seven, or 86 percent, clear the 7-point mark — meaning parents are unlikely to land in a genuinely low-performing school regardless of which attendance zone applies to their address.
The elementary tier drives Sparta's strong overall profile. Findlay Elementary leads the city at 9.2 out of 10, the top score among all ranked schools. Cassville Elementary sits at 9.0 and Bon De Croft Elementary at 8.9, putting three elementary schools above 8.8. Northfield Elementary (8.7) and Woodland Park Elementary (8.2) complete the set of five ranked elementary schools, with Woodland Park landing exactly at the city average. That compressed range — 8.2 to 9.2 across all five elementary buildings — points to consistent instructional quality citywide rather than one strong school carrying the rest.
For parents choosing a neighborhood, the practical implication is that elementary assignment differences are small. The full spread across all five ranked elementary schools is just one point. Families prioritizing the highest-rated option should focus their search on Findlay Elementary's attendance zone. Those weighing Cassville or Bon De Croft are working within a tight cluster where a 0.1-point gap separates them. Northfield at 8.7 holds above the city average and gives families little reason for concern on performance grounds alone.
Sparta's 8.2 citywide average and its 86-percent rate of schools scoring 7 or above set a consistent floor that separates it from many Tennessee communities where school quality varies sharply by neighborhood. Parents comparing Sparta against other small cities in the region will find the risk of a weak assignment here is low. The two ranked schools not represented in the elementary top-five deserve a look for families with older children — pulling full scores for those before settling on a specific neighborhood is a worthwhile step before committing to an address.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 418 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 231 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 190 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 300 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 506 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 835 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,067 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Sparta
Sparta, Tennessee · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$58,285
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$851/mo
Population
25,739
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Community Profile
Sparta has a median household income of $58,285. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $199,400, with a median rent of $851/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.3%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Tennessee
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Tennessee
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Sparta, Tennessee
How many schools are in Sparta, Tennessee?
Sparta has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sparta, Tennessee?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sparta is 7.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Sparta, Tennessee?
The top-ranked school in Sparta on MySchoolScout is Findlay Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sparta, Tennessee?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sparta on MySchoolScout is Findlay Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Sparta, Tennessee?
The top-ranked middle school in Sparta on MySchoolScout is White Co Middle School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Sparta, Tennessee?
The top-ranked high school in Sparta on MySchoolScout is White County High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Sparta, Tennessee?
Sparta is served by 1 school district: White County.
What is the education level in Sparta, Tennessee?
According to Census data, 14% of adults in Sparta have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sparta, Tennessee?
The median household income in Sparta is approximately $58,285 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sparta, Tennessee?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sparta is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sparta, Tennessee?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.