Tipton County School District
School District · Covington, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Tipton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tipton 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.
Atoka Elementary School
Atoka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Austin Peay Elementary School
Covington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Munford Middle School
Munford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#114 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,845
$1,566 vs Tennessee median
District size
10,092 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Tipton County ranks #114 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Tipton County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Atoka Elementary School (7.9/10), Austin Peay Elementary School (7.7/10), and Munford Middle School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tipton County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atoka Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Austin Peay Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Munford Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Munford Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Drummonds Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Brighton Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Tipton County Alternative Learning Center | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Charger Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Brighton Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Munford High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tipton County
Tipton County is a Covington, Tennessee school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 10,092 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $9,845 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Tipton County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Atoka Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tipton County students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tipton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tipton County with test data.
Schools in Tipton County
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Covington
- Total Enrollment
- 10,092
- Teachers (FTE)
- 622
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tipton County?
Tipton County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tipton County?
The average composite rating for Tipton County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tipton County?
Tipton County spends $9,845 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tipton County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tipton County is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tipton County?
Atoka Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tipton County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tipton County?
Across schools in Tipton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tipton County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Tipton County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 14 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
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- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
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- 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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