Total enrollment
9,190
+218 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Coffee County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Coffee County's school count of 21 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 9,190 students inside Tennessee, around 15% of the county population. That works out to 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Coffee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
20
+2 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 82%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
3 districts
Enrollment
9,190
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,505
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
12
4,650 students
Middle
3
1,675 students
High
6
2,865 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Coffee County Public Schools
4,313 students · 3 districts in Coffee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Coffee 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.2% under 18
Test scores in Coffee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Robert E Lee Elementary· 51.4%
- College Street Elementary· 51.0%
- Coffee County Central High School· 48.9%
- Westwood Elementary· 43.2%
- North Coffee Elementary· 43.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- East Lincoln Elementary· 24.5%
- Deerfield Elementary School· 28.7%
- Coffee County Middle School· 29.8%
- Jack T Farrar Elementary· 32.3%
- Westwood Middle School· 33.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | Manchester | High | 09-12 | 1,262 | · |
| Tullahoma High School | Tullahoma | High | 09-12 | 1,072 | · |
| Coffee County Middle School | Manchester | Middle | 06-08 | 783 | · |
| College Street Elementary | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 598 | · |
| Westwood Elementary | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 558 | · |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Tullahoma | Elementary | PK-05 | 506 | · |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Tullahoma | Elementary | KG-05 | 484 | · |
| Westwood Middle School | Manchester | Middle | 06-08 | 472 | · |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Hillsboro | Elementary | PK-05 | 424 | · |
| East Middle School | Tullahoma | Middle | 06-08 | 420 | · |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Manchester | High | 09-09 | 409 | · |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Tullahoma | Elementary | KG-05 | 359 | · |
| North Coffee Elementary | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 354 | · |
| Jack T Farrar Elementary | Tullahoma | Elementary | PK-05 | 337 | · |
| New Union Elementary | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 297 | · |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 290 | · |
| East Coffee Elementary | Manchester | Elementary | PK-05 | 224 | · |
| Hickerson Elementary | Tullahoma | Elementary | PK-05 | 219 | · |
| Tullahoma Virtual Academy | Tullahoma | High | 07-12 | 71 | · |
| Coffee County Virtual Academy | Manchester | High | 06-12 | 51 | · |
| Coffee County Koss Center | Manchester | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Coffee County
About Coffee County
Across the sparse Tennessee county of Coffee County of about 59,710 residents, the public-school footprint covers 21 schools and about 9,190 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,505, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Coffee County consists of 12 elementary schools (4,650 students), 3 middle schools (1,675), and 6 high schools (2,865).
Coffee County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,313 students across Coffee County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 8,972 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,190 in SY 2024-25. Coffee County now counts 20 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 82% to 76%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Coffee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Coffee County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data