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McMinn County

Tennessee · Public School District
9
Schools
5,225
Students
$10,550
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
93.1%
Graduation Rate
+6.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

McMinn County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,225 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,550 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calhoun ElementaryPK–08319
E K Baker ElementaryPK–08350
Englewood ElementaryPK–08539
Mountain View ElementaryPK–08545
Niota ElementaryPK–08517
Riceville ElementaryPK–08614
Rogers Creek ElementaryPK–08283
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–12650
McMinn High School09–121,408
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,550-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
27%
State
51.8%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal
21.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,225
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.1% graduation rate — 6.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,550, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% 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 McMinn County?
McMinn County has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,225 students.
What is the graduation rate for McMinn County?
The graduation rate is 93.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does McMinn County spend per student?
McMinn County spends $10,550 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in McMinn County?
No, McMinn County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does McMinn County serve?
McMinn County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for McMinn County?
The median opportunity score across schools in McMinn County is 39/100. 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.