Total enrollment
2,722
+149 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Fentress County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Across all districts in Fentress County, public schools number 7 and enroll approximately 2,722 K-12 students (4 elementary and 3 high).
4-year change in Fentress County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fentress County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,722 | #71 of 90 | #1,937 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #67 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.6% | #84 of 90 | #2,513 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,309
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,722
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,149
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,994 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
728 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fentress County Public Schools
2,229 students · 2 districts in Fentress County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fentress 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+
14.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.4% under 18
Test scores in Fentress County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute· 50.9%
- South Fentress Elementary School· 40.3%
- Pine Haven Elementary· 37.3%
- Clarkrange High School· 37.2%
- Allardt Elementary· 37.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- York Elementary· 27.6%
- Allardt Elementary· 37.0%
- Clarkrange High School· 37.2%
- Pine Haven Elementary· 37.3%
- South Fentress Elementary School· 40.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Elementary | Jamestown | Elementary | PK-08 | 567 | · |
| South Fentress Elementary School | Grimsley | Elementary | PK-08 | 561 | · |
| Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown | High | 09-12 | 493 | · |
| York Elementary | Jamestown | Elementary | PK-08 | 467 | · |
| Allardt Elementary | Allardt | Elementary | PK-08 | 399 | · |
| Clarkrange High School | Clarkrange | High | 09-12 | 231 | · |
| Fentress Co Adult High School | Allardt | High | 09-12 | 4 | · |
Cities in Fentress County
About Fentress County
Across the low-population Tennessee county of Fentress County of about 19,309 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,722 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,149, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 17% below the Tennessee median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Fentress County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,994 students), and 3 high schools (728).
Fentress County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,229 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 2,573 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,722 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fentress County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data