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Moore County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Moore County's public schools, 2 in all, serve approximately 882 K-12 students inside Tennessee, with Moore County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Moore County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
882
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
882
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,469
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
482 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
400 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Moore County Public Schools
882 students · 1 district in Moore County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Moore 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Moore County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Lynchburg Elementary· 40.9%
  2. Moore County High School· 36.1%

See all 2 schools in Moore County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lynchburg ElementaryLynchburgElementaryPK-06482·
Moore County High SchoolLynchburgHigh07-12400·

Cities in Moore County

Lynchburg2 schools

About Moore County

Across the small Tennessee county of Moore County of about 6,674 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 882 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,469, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 8% meaningfully above the Tennessee median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Moore County consists of 1 elementary school (482 students), and 1 high school (400).

Moore County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 882 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 885 students in SY 2017-18 versus 882 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 95% to 91%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Moore 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 public schools are in Moore County?
Moore County, Tennessee has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 882 students.
How many high schools are in Moore County?
Moore County, Tennessee has 1 public high school, serving approximately 400 students.
How many elementary schools are in Moore County?
Moore County, Tennessee has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 482 students.
What is the largest school district in Moore County?
Moore County Public Schools is the largest school district in Moore County, serving approximately 882 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Moore County?
Moore County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 6,674, with a median age of 46. About 19.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Moore County?
Median household income in Moore County is $66,469, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Moore County?
Approximately 24.1% of adults 25 and older in Moore County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Moore County?
Moore County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Moore County is owner-occupied?
Moore County has about 3,017 housing units, of which roughly 82.5% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Moore County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Moore County include Lynchburg Elementary, Moore County High School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data