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7.3 avg / 10

Grundy County School District

School District · Altamont, Tennessee

Students: 1,719
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,370

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

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

Swiss Memorial Elementary

8.2/10

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

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Tracy Elementary

7.9/10

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

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North Elementary

7.7/10

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

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#33 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,370

$1,041 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,719 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Grundy County ranks #33 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Grundy County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Swiss Memorial Elementary (8.2/10), Tracy Elementary (7.9/10), and North Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Grundy County

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

# School Rating
1 Swiss Memorial Elementary 8.2 / 10
2 Tracy Elementary 7.9 / 10
3 North Elementary 7.7 / 10
4 Pelham Elementary 7.1 / 10
5 Grundy County High School 5.7 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Grundy County

Grundy County is a Altamont, Tennessee school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,719 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $10,370 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Grundy County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Swiss Memorial Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Grundy County students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 32.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.0%
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N/A

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

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Altamont
Total Enrollment
1,719
Teachers (FTE)
124
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grundy County?

Grundy County has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Grundy County?

The average composite rating for Grundy County is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Grundy County?

Grundy County spends $10,370 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Grundy County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Grundy County is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Grundy County?

Swiss Memorial Elementary is the highest-rated school in Grundy County with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Grundy County?

Across schools in Grundy County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Grundy County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Grundy County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 5 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
32.0%

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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