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Trousdale County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public-school families in Trousdale County pick from 3 schools serving the county's roughly 1,411 K-12 students, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Trousdale County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,411
+156 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 80%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
7%
was 10%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,411
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,747
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
683 students
Middle
1
326 students
High
1
402 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Trousdale County Public Schools
1,411 students · 1 district in Trousdale County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Trousdale 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
80%
Hispanic
4%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
16.6% under 18

Test scores in Trousdale County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 3 schools in Trousdale County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Trousdale Co ElementaryHartsvilleElementaryPK-05683·
Trousdale Co High SchoolHartsvilleHigh07-12402·
Jim Satterfield Middle SchoolHartsvilleMiddle06-08326·

Cities in Trousdale County

Hartsville3 schools

About Trousdale County

Trousdale County is a rural-scale county of about 11,957 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,411 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,747 a year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 19% higher than the Tennessee median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Trousdale County is made up of 1 elementary school (683 students), 1 middle school (326), and 1 high school (402).

The largest single district in Trousdale County is Trousdale County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,411 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 12%: 1,255 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,411 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 10% to 7% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Trousdale County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County, Tennessee has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,411 students.
How many high schools are in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County, Tennessee has 1 public high school, serving approximately 402 students.
How many middle schools are in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County, Tennessee has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 326 students.
How many elementary schools are in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County, Tennessee has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 683 students.
What is the largest school district in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County Public Schools is the largest school district in Trousdale County, serving approximately 1,411 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Trousdale County?
Trousdale County has roughly 11,957 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Trousdale County?
Median household income in Trousdale County is $72,747, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Trousdale County?
Approximately 14.3% of adults 25 and older in Trousdale County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Trousdale County?
Trousdale County residents are approximately 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 11% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Trousdale County is owner-occupied?
Trousdale County has about 3,974 housing units, of which roughly 74.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data