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6.5 avg / 10

Fentress County School District

School District · Jamestown, Tennessee

Students: 2,280
Teachers (FTE): 152

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,594

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fentress County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Pine Haven Elementary

7.6/10

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

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South Fentress Elementary School

6.7/10

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

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Allardt Elementary

6.7/10

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

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#77 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,594

$817 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,280 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Fentress County ranks #77 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Fentress County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine Haven Elementary (7.6/10), South Fentress Elementary School (6.7/10), and Allardt Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fentress County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Pine Haven Elementary 7.6 / 10
2 South Fentress Elementary School 6.7 / 10
3 Allardt Elementary 6.7 / 10
4 Clarkrange High School 5.8 / 10
5 York Elementary 5.6 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Fentress County

Fentress County is a Jamestown, Tennessee school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,280 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $10,594 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Fentress County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Haven Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Fentress County students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.9%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Jamestown
Total Enrollment
2,280
Teachers (FTE)
152
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fentress County?

Fentress County has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fentress County?

The average composite rating for Fentress County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fentress County?

Fentress County spends $10,594 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fentress County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fentress County is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fentress County?

Pine Haven Elementary is the highest-rated school in Fentress County with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Fentress County?

Across schools in Fentress County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fentress County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Fentress County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 6 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
34.6%
ELA Proficiency
40.9%

Resources

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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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