Total enrollment
1,972
-92 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Stewart County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Stewart County's 6 public schools is roughly 1,972 students, an average of about 329 per campus. Stewart County Public Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Stewart County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,972
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,114
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
950 students
Middle
1
439 students
High
2
583 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stewart County Public Schools
1,972 students · 1 district in Stewart County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stewart 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+
17.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Stewart County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Stewart Co High School· 47.6%
- Dover Elementary· 45.7%
- North Stewart Elementary· 42.0%
- Stewart County Middle School· 38.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Co High School | Dover | High | 09-12 | 583 | · |
| Dover Elementary | Dover | Elementary | PK-05 | 486 | · |
| North Stewart Elementary | Big Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 464 | · |
| Stewart County Middle School | Dover | Middle | 06-08 | 439 | · |
| Highland Rim Head Start | Big Rock | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
| Stewart County Adult High School | Dover | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Stewart County
About Stewart County
Across the small Tennessee county of Stewart County of about 14,027 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,972 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,114, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Stewart County covers 3 elementary schools (950 students), 1 middle school (439), and 2 high schools (583).
Stewart County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,972 students across Stewart County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,972 students, declined 4% from the 2,064 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Stewart County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data