Greene County

Greeneville, Tennessee — 17 schools

6,265
Total Enrollment
17
Schools
$11,067
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greene County operates 17 public schools serving 6,265 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 4 high, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,070 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greene County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,067 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 31.2% local, 50.8% state, and 18.0% 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 $62,846 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #91 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 17 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 395.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.0% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Greene County school enrollment varies 47× across entities

Greene County school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 711 students (highest), a spread of 696 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Greene County student-counselor ratio is 396:1 — 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

Greene County chronic absenteeism rate is 18.2% — 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 Greene County is typically wider than the Greene 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?

18.0%
Federal
50.8%
State
31.2%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
91 / 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 Greene County county, where this district is located.

$638
Studio/mo
$797
1 BR/mo
$925
2 BR/mo
$1,279
3 BR/mo
$1,420
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,846
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 17 schools in Greene County.

White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 17
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
395.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.2%
Chronically Absent

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greene County?

Greene County has 17 schools, including 9 other, 4 high, 4 middle. Total enrollment is 6,265 students.

How much does Greene County spend per student?

Greene County spends $11,067 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #91 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Greene County?

The average teacher salary in Greene County is $62,846 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Greene County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Greene County?

Greene County students are 89.0% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 17 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greene County?

Greene County has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #91 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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