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7.1 avg / 10

Grundy County School District

School District · Altamont, Tennessee

Students: 1,719
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,370

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#37 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,370

$1,041 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,719 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

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 7.1/10, Grundy County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

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

In standardized testing, Grundy County students show an average math proficiency of 29.4% and ELA proficiency of 27.8%.

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 29.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.8%
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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 7.1/10. 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?

Pelham 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 29.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.8%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
29.4%
ELA Proficiency
27.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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