Jefferson County School District
School District · Dandridge, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#24 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,648
$763 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,854 students
Larger than Tennessee median
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is a Dandridge, Tennessee school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,854 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $10,648 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Jefferson County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Market Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson County students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson County with test data.
Schools in Jefferson County
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dandridge
- Total Enrollment
- 6,854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 457
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson County?
The average composite rating for Jefferson County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County spends $10,648 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson County?
New Market Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jefferson County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson County?
Across schools in Jefferson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Jefferson County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 12 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.9%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Jefferson County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- 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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