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McMinn County

Tennessee · Public K-12

15 public schools serving approximately 7,370 students, in a county of 54,884 residents.

Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
7,370
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,470
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
12
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McMinn County
5,225 students · 3 districts in McMinn County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McMinn 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
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.2% under 18

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
McMinn High SchoolAthensHigh09-121,408·
Central High SchoolEnglewoodHigh09-12650·
Riceville ElementaryRicevilleElementaryPK-08614·
Mountain View ElementaryEtowahElementaryPK-08545·
Englewood ElementaryEnglewoodElementaryPK-08539·
Niota ElementaryNiotaElementaryPK-08517·
Athens City Middle SchoolAthensMiddle06-08481·
Ingleside ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-02386·
City Park ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-02355·
E K Baker ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-08350·
Etowah ElementaryEtowahElementaryPK-08343·
Calhoun ElementaryCalhounElementaryPK-08319·
Westside ElementaryAthensElementary03-05302·
Rogers Creek ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-08283·
North City ElementaryAthensElementary03-05278·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve McMinn County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in McMinn County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 7,370.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in McMinn County?
The county's public school system includes 12 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in McMinn County?
McMinn County is the largest school district in McMinn County, serving approximately 5,225 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in McMinn County?
McMinn County has roughly 54,884 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McMinn County?
Median household income in McMinn County is $61,470, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McMinn County?
Approximately 18.6% of adults 25 and older in McMinn County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McMinn County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in McMinn County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McMinn County schools?
Across McMinn County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McMinn County?
McMinn County residents are approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in McMinn County is owner-occupied?
McMinn County has about 24,137 housing units, of which roughly 75.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data