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Carroll County

Tennessee · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Carroll County (Tennessee) totals 14 K-12 campuses and roughly 4,364 students. Median household income is around $51,787. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Carroll County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,364
-194 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 81%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
9%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
6 districts
Enrollment
4,364
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,787
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,759 students
Middle
2
845 students
High
5
1,417 students
Combined / other
1
343 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Huntingdon Special School District
1,364 students · 6 districts in Carroll County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
5%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.1% under 18

Test scores in Carroll County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 11 schools in Carroll County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
McKenzie ElementaryMckenzieElementaryPK-04552·
Huntingdon Middle SchoolHuntingdonMiddle04-08467·
Huntingdon PrimaryHuntingdonElementaryPK-03455·
Huntingdon High SchoolHuntingdonHigh09-12403·
McKenzie Middle SchoolMckenzieMiddle05-08378·
McKenzie High SchoolMckenzieHigh09-12366·
Central High SchoolBrucetonHigh06-12345·
Clarksburg SchoolClarksburgCombinedPK-12343·
West Carroll Junior/Senior High SchoolAtwoodHigh07-12302·
Central ElementaryBrucetonElementaryPK-05281·
West Carroll Elementary SchoolTrezevantElementary03-06222·
West Carroll PrimaryMclemoresvilleElementaryPK-02210·
Northwest Head Start - HuntingdonHuntingdonElementaryPK-PK39·
Carroll Co Tech CenterHuntingdonHigh10-121·

Cities in Carroll County

Huntingdon5 schoolsMckenzie3 schoolsBruceton2 schoolsAtwood1 schoolClarksburg1 schoolMclemoresville1 schoolTrezevant1 school

About Carroll County

Across the thinly populated Tennessee county of Carroll County of about 28,641 residents, the public-school footprint covers 14 schools and about 4,364 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,787 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Tennessee median.

In terms of grade levels, Carroll County consists of 6 elementary schools (1,759 students), 2 middle schools (845), 5 high schools (1,417), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Carroll County is Huntingdon Special School District, which alone enrolls about 1,364 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carroll County has contracted 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,558 students to 4,364. The school count climbed from 13 to 14 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Carroll County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Carroll County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Carroll County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 4,364.
How many high schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Tennessee has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,417 students.
How many middle schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Tennessee has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 845 students.
How many elementary schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Tennessee has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,759 students.
What is the largest school district in Carroll County?
Huntingdon Special School District is the largest school district in Carroll County, serving approximately 1,364 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Carroll County?
Carroll County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 28,641, with a median age of 41. About 22.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Carroll County?
Median household income in Carroll County is $51,787, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Carroll County?
Approximately 18.1% of adults 25 and older in Carroll County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Carroll County?
Carroll County residents are approximately 85% White, 3% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Carroll County is owner-occupied?
Carroll County has about 13,100 housing units, of which roughly 74.5% are owner-occupied.

Carroll County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data