Anderson County School District
School District · Clinton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Anderson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Anderson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Norris Elementary
Norris · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Andersonville Elementary
Andersonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairview Elementary
Heiskell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#51 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,945
+$1,534 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,157 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Anderson County ranks #51 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Anderson County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Norris Elementary (9.4/10), Andersonville Elementary (9.2/10), and Fairview Elementary (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Anderson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norris Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Andersonville Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Briceville Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Grand Oaks Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Norris Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Claxton Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Norwood Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lake City Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Dutch Valley Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anderson County
Anderson County is a Clinton, Tennessee school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,157 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $12,945 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Anderson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Norris Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Anderson County students show an average math proficiency of 38.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Anderson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anderson County with test data.
Schools in Anderson County
17 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Clinton
- Total Enrollment
- 6,157
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County has 17 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anderson County?
The average composite rating for Anderson County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Anderson County?
Anderson County spends $12,945 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anderson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anderson County is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anderson County?
Norris Elementary is the highest-rated school in Anderson County with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Anderson County?
Across schools in Anderson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anderson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Anderson County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
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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.
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