Total enrollment
1,711
-348 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Grundy County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Grundy County's public-school directory totals 6 campuses, with student enrollment near 1,711. Grundy County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $47,593. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Grundy County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 99%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,711
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,593
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,225 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
486 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grundy County Public Schools
1,711 students · 1 district in Grundy County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Grundy 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+
14.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Grundy County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Grundy County High School· 40.1%
- North Elementary· 34.4%
- Pelham Elementary· 29.0%
- Swiss Memorial Elementary· 23.5%
- Tracy Elementary· 23.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County High School | Coalmont | High | 09-12 | 486 | · |
| North Elementary | Altamont | Elementary | PK-08 | 385 | · |
| Tracy Elementary | Tracy City | Elementary | PK-08 | 358 | · |
| Swiss Memorial Elementary | Gruetli- Laager | Elementary | PK-08 | 317 | · |
| Pelham Elementary | Pelham | Elementary | PK-08 | 165 | · |
| Coalmont Elementary | Coalmont | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Grundy County
About Grundy County
Across the thinly populated Tennessee county of Grundy County of about 13,819 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,711 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,593, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 22% below the Tennessee median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Grundy County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,225 students), 1 high school (486), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Grundy County is Grundy County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,711 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grundy County has shrank 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,059 students to 1,711. Over that span, Grundy County lost 2 schools, going from 7 to 5.
On this page, the community for Grundy County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data