Germantown School District
School District · Germantown, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Germantown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Germantown 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.
Dogwood Elementary School
Germantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Farmington Elementary School
Germantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Germantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#5 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,689
+$278 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,028 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Germantown ranks #5 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Germantown's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dogwood Elementary School (9.7/10), Farmington Elementary School (9.2/10), and Forest Hill Elementary School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Germantown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating 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 | Dogwood Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Farmington Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Hill Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Houston Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Houston High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Riverdale Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Germantown Online Academy of Learning | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Germantown
Germantown is a Germantown, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 6,028 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $11,689 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Germantown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dogwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Germantown students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Germantown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Germantown with test data.
Schools in Germantown
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Germantown
- Total Enrollment
- 6,028
- Teachers (FTE)
- 413
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Germantown?
Germantown has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Germantown?
The average composite rating for Germantown is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Germantown?
Germantown spends $11,689 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Germantown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Germantown is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Germantown?
Dogwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Germantown with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Germantown?
Across schools in Germantown with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Germantown compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Germantown has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 7 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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Compare Germantown with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
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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