How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Trousdale County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee | Hartsville, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 109,797 | 1,407 |
| Number of Schools | 207 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Trousdale County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,292 | $11,458 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.5% | 23.1% |
| State Revenue | 37.0% | 53.9% |
| Local Revenue | 34.5% | 23.0% |
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Federal State Local
Trousdale County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Trousdale County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.8% | 78.8% |
| African American | 74.3% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Trousdale County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 249 | — |
| Schools with AP | 36 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 358.7:1 | 806.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 15.4% |
School Types
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 54
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Trousdale County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.