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McMinn County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Tennessee's McMinn County runs 17 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being McMinn County Public Schools at 5,051 students. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in McMinn County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,131
-714 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
3 districts
Enrollment
7,131
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,470
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
10
4,757 students
Middle
1
519 students
High
2
1,855 students
Combined / other
4
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McMinn County Public Schools
5,051 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
80%
Hispanic
9%
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

Test scores in McMinn County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 12 schools in McMinn County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
McMinn High SchoolAthensHigh09-121,272·
Athens City PrimaryAthensElementaryPK-02657·
Riceville ElementaryRicevilleElementaryPK-08641·
Central High SchoolEnglewoodHigh09-12583·
Athens City IntermediateAthensElementary03-05572·
Mountain View ElementaryEtowahElementaryPK-08566·
Englewood ElementaryEnglewoodElementaryPK-08565·
Niota ElementaryNiotaElementaryPK-08523·
Athens City Middle SchoolAthensMiddle06-08519·
Etowah ElementaryEtowahElementaryPK-08332·
Calhoun ElementaryCalhounElementaryPK-08317·
E K Baker ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-08307·
Rogers Creek ElementaryAthensElementaryPK-08277·
City Park ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M··
Ingleside ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M··
North City ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M··
Westside ElementaryAthensCombinedM-M··

Cities in McMinn County

Athens10 schoolsEnglewood2 schoolsEtowah2 schoolsCalhoun1 schoolNiota1 schoolRiceville1 school

About McMinn County

In Tennessee, McMinn County is a low-population county of about 54,884 residents. 17 public schools across the county serves about 7,131 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,470 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%.

On the school-mix side, McMinn County is built around 10 elementary schools (4,757 students), 1 middle school (519), 2 high schools (1,855), and 4 combined or other schools.

McMinn County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,051 students across McMinn County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,131 students, contracted 9% from the 7,845 reported in SY 2017-18. McMinn County now counts 13 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 84% to 80%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for McMinn County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve McMinn County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in McMinn County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 7,131.
How many high schools are in McMinn County?
McMinn County, Tennessee has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,855 students.
How many middle schools are in McMinn County?
McMinn County, Tennessee has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 519 students.
How many elementary schools are in McMinn County?
McMinn County, Tennessee has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,757 students.
What is the largest school district in McMinn County?
McMinn County Public Schools is the largest school district in McMinn County, serving approximately 5,051 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 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.

McMinn County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data