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Hawkins County

Tennessee · Public School District
18
Schools
6,304
Students
$13,150
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hawkins County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 6,304 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,150 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bulls Gap SchoolPK–08332
Carter's Valley ElementaryPK–04332
Church Hill ElementaryPK–04328
Hawkins Elementary03–05290
Joseph Rogers Primary SchoolPK–02377
Mooresburg ElementaryPK–05190
Mt Carmel ElementaryPK–04272
St Clair ElementaryKG–05167
Surgoinsville ElementaryPK–04328
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Church Hill Intermediate School05–06372
Church Hill Middle School07–08350
Rogersville Middle School06–08382
Surgoinsville Middle School05–08255
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherokee High School09–121,055
Pathways Alternative School07–120
Volunteer High School09–121,045
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clinch SchoolKG–12154
Hawkins County Virtual AcademyKG–1275
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,150Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
29%
State
49.5%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
6,304
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 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 Hawkins County?
Hawkins County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 6,304 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hawkins County?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hawkins County spend per student?
Hawkins County spends $13,150 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Hawkins County?
No, Hawkins County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hawkins County serve?
Hawkins County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hawkins County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hawkins County is 38/100. 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.