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Anderson County

Tennessee · Public School District
19
Schools
6,317
Students
$13,496
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anderson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 6,317 students across 19 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,496 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andersonville ElementaryPK–05325
Briceville ElementaryPK–05108
Claxton ElementaryPK–05502
Dutch Valley ElementaryPK–05114
Fairview ElementaryPK–05281
Grand Oaks ElementaryPK–05330
Lake City ElementaryPK–05403
Norris ElementaryPK–05259
Norwood ElementaryPK–05223
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clinton Middle School06–08609
Lake City Middle School06–08257
Norris Middle School06–08489
Norwood Middle School06–08159
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson County Career Technical Center09–120
Anderson County High School09–121,036
Clinton High School09–121,126
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson County Head Start / PreschoolPK–PK73
Anderson County Innovation Academy03–1223
Clinch River Community SchoolKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,496Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
38%
State
40.3%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
6,317
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 6,317 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson County?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson County spend per student?
Anderson County spends $13,496 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Anderson County?
No, Anderson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson County serve?
Anderson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.