How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Polk County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Tennessee | Waynesboro, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 2,148 | 2,162 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Polk County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,066 | $11,880 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.7% | 26.9% |
| State Revenue | 53.0% | 56.7% |
| Local Revenue | 23.3% | 16.4% |
Polk County
Federal State Local
Wayne County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Polk County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.0% | 93.0% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Polk County | Wayne County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 307.4:1 | 279.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 23.1% |
School Types
Polk County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Wayne County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.