How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Decatur County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decaturville, Tennessee | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 1,524 | 60,609 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 91 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Decatur County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,931 | $11,040 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.5% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 54.9% | 35.6% |
| Local Revenue | 23.6% | 49.9% |
Decatur County
Federal State Local
Knox County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Decatur County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 59.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Decatur County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 246 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 432:1 | 386.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 34.8% |
School Types
Decatur County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Knox County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.