Giles County

Pulaski, Tennessee — 8 schools

3,670
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$10,912
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Giles County operates 8 public schools serving 3,670 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,595 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Giles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,912 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.5% local, 48.8% state, and 17.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,762 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #82 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 366.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.5% White, 11.8% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Giles Co High School accounts for 19.1% of all Giles County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Giles County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Giles County school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Giles County school enrollment ranges from 263 students (lowest) to 688 students (highest), a spread of 425 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Giles County student-counselor ratio is 367:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Giles County chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Giles County is typically wider than the Giles County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.7%
Federal
48.8%
State
33.5%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
82 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Giles County county, where this district is located.

$758
Studio/mo
$763
1 BR/mo
$1,001
2 BR/mo
$1,200
3 BR/mo
$1,395
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,762
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Giles County.

White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 11.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 8.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

366.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Giles County

School Enrollment
Giles Co High School
688
Richland School
633
Richland Elementary
520
Pulaski Elementary
471
Southside Elementary
397
Bridgeforth Middle School
316
Minor Hill School
307
Elkton Elementary
263

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Giles County?

Giles County has 8 schools, including 1 high, 5 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,670 students.

How much does Giles County spend per student?

Giles County spends $10,912 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #82 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Giles County?

The average teacher salary in Giles County is $61,762 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Giles County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Giles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Giles County?

Giles County students are 73.5% White, 11.8% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Giles County?

Giles County has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #82 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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