Roane County School District
School District · Kingston, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Roane County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Roane County 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.
Dyllis Springs Elementary
Oliver Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midway Middle School
Ten Mile · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midway High School
Kingston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#64 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,003
+$592 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,318 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Roane County ranks #64 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Roane County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dyllis Springs Elementary (8.8/10), Midway Middle School (8.2/10), and Midway High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Roane County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dyllis Springs Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Midway Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Midway High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridge View Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Midtown Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Bowers Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Oliver Springs Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Midway Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingston Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Cherokee Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Roane County
Roane County is a Kingston, Tennessee school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 6,318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,003 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Roane County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dyllis Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Roane County students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Roane County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Roane County with test data.
Schools in Roane County
18 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Kingston
- Total Enrollment
- 6,318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 438
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roane County?
Roane County has 18 schools in total — 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Roane County?
The average composite rating for Roane County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Roane County?
Roane County spends $12,003 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roane County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Roane County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Roane County?
Dyllis Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Roane County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Roane County?
Across schools in Roane County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Roane County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Roane County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 18 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
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- Sullivan County (17)
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- Carter County (15)
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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