Paris School District
School District · Paris, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Paris?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paris 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.
W O Inman Middle School
Paris · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paris Elementary
Paris · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#26 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,811
+$400 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,566 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
Top-Rated Schools in Paris
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W O Inman Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Paris Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paris
Paris is a Paris, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,566 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $11,811 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Paris is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is W O Inman Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Paris students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Paris, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paris with test data.
Schools in Paris
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Paris
- Total Enrollment
- 1,566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paris?
Paris has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paris?
The average composite rating for Paris is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paris?
Paris spends $11,811 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paris?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paris is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paris?
W O Inman Middle School is the highest-rated school in Paris with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Paris?
Across schools in Paris with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Paris compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Paris has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 3 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.2%
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Compare Paris 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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