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7.5 avg / 10

Weakley County School District

School District · Dresden, Tennessee

Students: 3,932
Teachers (FTE): 310
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

10

4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,298

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#21 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,298

$113 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,932 students

Typical than Tennessee median

About Weakley County

Weakley County is a Dresden, Tennessee school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $11,298 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Weakley County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Greenfield School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Weakley County students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Weakley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Weakley County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Dresden
Total Enrollment
3,932
Teachers (FTE)
310
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weakley County?

Weakley County has 10 schools in total — 4 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 Weakley County?

The average composite rating for Weakley County 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 Weakley County?

Weakley County spends $11,298 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Weakley County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Weakley County is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Weakley County?

Greenfield School is the highest-rated school in Weakley County with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Weakley County?

Across schools in Weakley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Weakley County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Weakley County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 10 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
38.4%
ELA Proficiency
44.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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