Total enrollment
7,196
-20 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Hawkins County
Tennessee · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Hawkins County (Tennessee) totals 20 K-12 schools and roughly 7,572 students. Median household income is around $56,936. The level mix is 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Hawkins County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hawkins County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,572 | #28 of 90 | #993 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #24 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #3 of 6 | #1,828 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.1% | #71 of 90 | #2,227 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.
Hawkins County school rankings
Residents
57,964
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
3 districts
Enrollment
7,572
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,936
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
11
3,693 students
Middle
4
1,706 students
High
3
1,955 students
Combined / other
2
218 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hawkins County Public Schools
6,414 students · 3 districts in Hawkins County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hawkins 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+
16.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.2% under 18
Test scores in Hawkins County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Mt Carmel Elementary· 58.6%
- George Washington Elementary School· 57.7%
- Surgoinsville Elementary· 52.4%
- Volunteer High School· 46.4%
- Cherokee High School· 44.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bulls Gap School· 25.8%
- Rogersville Middle School· 25.9%
- Clinch School· 29.6%
- Church Hill Middle· 31.4%
- Mooresburg Elementary· 32.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Rogersville | High | 09-12 | 1,002 | · |
| Volunteer High School | Church Hill | High | 09-12 | 953 | · |
| Church Hill Middle | Church Hill | Middle | 05-08 | 741 | · |
| Rogersville Elementary | Rogersville | Elementary | PK-08 | 644 | · |
| George Washington Elementary School | Kingsport | Elementary | KG-05 | 514 | · |
| Church Hill Intermediate School | Church Hill | Middle | 05-06 | 376 | · |
| Bulls Gap School | Bulls Gap | Elementary | PK-08 | 357 | · |
| Rogersville Middle School | Rogersville | Middle | 06-08 | 334 | · |
| Joseph Rogers Primary School | Rogersville | Elementary | PK-02 | 325 | · |
| Church Hill Elementary | Church Hill | Elementary | PK-04 | 309 | · |
| Surgoinsville Elementary | Surgoinsville | Elementary | KG-04 | 307 | · |
| Mt Carmel Elementary | Mt Carmel | Elementary | PK-04 | 306 | · |
| Carter's Valley Elementary | Church Hill | Elementary | PK-04 | 303 | · |
| Hawkins Elementary | Rogersville | Elementary | 03-05 | 270 | · |
| Surgoinsville Middle School | Surgoinsville | Middle | 05-08 | 255 | · |
| Mooresburg Elementary | Mooresburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 192 | · |
| Clinch School | Sneedville | Combined | KG-12 | 176 | · |
| St Clair Elementary | Bulls Gap | Elementary | KG-05 | 166 | · |
| Hawkins County Virtual Academy | Rogersville | Combined | KG-12 | 42 | · |
| Pathways Alternative School | Rogersville | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Hawkins County
About Hawkins County
In Tennessee, Hawkins County is a compact county of about 57,964 residents. 20 public schools across the county educates about 7,572 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,936 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% lower than the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Hawkins County covers 11 elementary schools (3,693 students), 4 middle schools (1,706), 3 high schools (1,955), and 2 combined or other schools.
Hawkins County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,414 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 7,216 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,196 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Hawkins County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data