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6.8 avg / 10

Coffee County School District

School District · Manchester, Tennessee

Students: 4,376
Teachers (FTE): 299

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,597

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Coffee County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Coffee 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.

North Coffee Elementary

8.6/10

Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

East Coffee Elementary

8.2/10

Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Hickerson Elementary

8.1/10

Tullahoma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#55 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,597

+$186 vs Tennessee median

District size

4,376 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Coffee County ranks #55 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Coffee County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Coffee Elementary (8.6/10), East Coffee Elementary (8.2/10), and Hickerson Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Coffee County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 North Coffee Elementary 8.6 / 10
2 East Coffee Elementary 8.2 / 10
3 Hickerson Elementary 8.1 / 10
4 Hillsboro Elementary 7.6 / 10
5 New Union Elementary 7.1 / 10
6 Deerfield Elementary School 6.9 / 10
7 Coffee County Middle School 6.3 / 10
8 Coffee County Central High School 5.4 / 10
9 Coffee County Virtual Academy 5.2 / 10
10 Coffee County Raider Academy 4.7 / 10

See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Coffee County

Coffee County is a Manchester, Tennessee school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $11,597 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Coffee County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Coffee Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Coffee County students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Coffee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Coffee County with test data.

District Details

City
Manchester
Total Enrollment
4,376
Teachers (FTE)
299
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Coffee County?

Coffee County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Coffee County?

The average composite rating for Coffee County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Coffee County?

Coffee County spends $11,597 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Coffee County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Coffee County is 14.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Coffee County?

North Coffee Elementary is the highest-rated school in Coffee County with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Coffee County?

Across schools in Coffee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Coffee County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Coffee County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 10 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
38.2%
ELA Proficiency
41.6%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

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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