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7.9 avg / 10

White County School District

School District · Sparta, Tennessee

Students: 3,851
Teachers (FTE): 269

Avg Rating

7.9

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,161

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

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Evaluating White County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Findlay Elementary

9.3/10

Sparta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Cassville Elementary

9.0/10

Sparta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Bon De Croft Elementary

8.8/10

Sparta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#13 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.6

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,161

$1,250 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,851 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

White County ranks #13 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. White County's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Findlay Elementary (9.3/10), Cassville Elementary (9.0/10), and Bon De Croft Elementary (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in White County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Findlay Elementary 9.3 / 10
2 Cassville Elementary 9.0 / 10
3 Bon De Croft Elementary 8.8 / 10
4 Doyle Elementary 8.3 / 10
5 Northfield Elementary School 8.3 / 10
6 Woodland Park Elementary 7.7 / 10
7 White Co Middle School 6.6 / 10
8 White County High School 5.5 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About White County

White County is a Sparta, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,851 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $10,161 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.9/10, White County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Findlay Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, White County students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.0%
School
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ELA Proficiency 42.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in White County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Sparta
Total Enrollment
3,851
Teachers (FTE)
269
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in White County?

White County has 8 schools in total — 6 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 White County?

The average composite rating for White County is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in White County?

White County spends $10,161 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in White County?

The average student-teacher ratio in White County is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in White County?

Findlay Elementary is the highest-rated school in White County with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in White County?

Across schools in White County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does White County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

White County has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 8 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
7.9/10
Math Proficiency
45.0%
ELA Proficiency
42.0%

Resources

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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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