Stewart County School District
School District · Dover, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,224
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,224
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Stewart County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stewart 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.
Dover Elementary
Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Stewart Elementary
Big Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stewart County Middle School
Dover · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#105 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,224
$187 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,999 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Stewart County ranks #105 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Stewart County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dover Elementary (7.5/10), North Stewart Elementary (5.6/10), and Stewart County Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Stewart County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | North Stewart Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Stewart County Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Stewart Co High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stewart County
Stewart County is a Dover, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,999 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $11,224 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Stewart County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dover Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Stewart County students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Stewart County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stewart County with test data.
Schools in Stewart County
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 1,999
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stewart County?
Stewart County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stewart County?
The average composite rating for Stewart County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stewart County?
Stewart County spends $11,224 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stewart County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stewart County is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stewart County?
Dover Elementary is the highest-rated school in Stewart County with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Stewart County?
Across schools in Stewart County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stewart County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Stewart County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.1%
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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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