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Tipton County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Tipton County's school count of 14 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 9,975 students inside Tennessee, around 16% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Tipton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,975
-1,139 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 72%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
23%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
9,975
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,127
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
7
4,817 students
Middle
3
2,137 students
High
3
2,936 students
Combined / other
1
85 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tipton County Public Schools
9,975 students · 1 district in Tipton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tipton 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
75%
Hispanic
3%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
66%
Hispanic
5%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Tipton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 13 schools in Tipton County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Munford High SchoolMunfordHigh09-121,262·
Brighton High SchoolBrightonHigh09-121,031·
Munford Middle SchoolMunfordMiddle06-08910·
Munford ElementaryMunfordElementaryPK-05864·
Atoka Elementary SchoolAtokaElementaryPK-05826·
Brighton Middle SchoolBrightonMiddle06-08745·
Drummonds ElementaryDrummondsElementaryPK-05728·
Brighton ElementaryBrightonElementaryPK-05709·
Covington High SchoolCovingtonHigh09-12643·
Austin Peay Elementary SchoolCovingtonElementaryPK-05593·
Crestview ElementaryCovingtonElementaryPK-05569·
Charger AcademyCovingtonElementaryPK-05528·
Crestview Middle SchoolCovingtonMiddle06-08482·
Tipton County Alternative Learning CenterCovingtonCombinedKG-1285·

Cities in Tipton County

Covington6 schoolsBrighton3 schoolsMunford3 schoolsAtoka1 schoolDrummonds1 school

About Tipton County

Tipton County is an average-sized Tennessee county of about 61,553 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 9,975 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,127, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% noticeably above the Tennessee median.

On the school-mix side, Tipton County is built around 7 elementary schools (4,817 students), 3 middle schools (2,137), 3 high schools (2,936), and 1 combined or other schools.

Tipton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 9,975 students across Tipton County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 10%: 11,114 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,975 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 72% to 66%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Tipton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Tipton County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Tipton County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 9,975.
How many high schools are in Tipton County?
Tipton County, Tennessee has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 2,936 students.
How many middle schools are in Tipton County?
Tipton County, Tennessee has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,137 students.
How many elementary schools are in Tipton County?
Tipton County, Tennessee has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,817 students.
What is the largest school district in Tipton County?
Tipton County Public Schools is the largest school district in Tipton County, serving approximately 9,975 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Tipton County?
Tipton County has roughly 61,553 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Tipton County?
Median household income in Tipton County is $74,127, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tipton County?
Approximately 20.7% of adults 25 and older in Tipton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Tipton County?
Tipton County residents are approximately 75% White, 3% Hispanic, 18% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Tipton County is owner-occupied?
Tipton County has about 24,417 housing units, of which roughly 76.3% are owner-occupied.

Tipton County school rankings

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