Greene County

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Greeneville, Tennessee - 17 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Greene County #76 of 140 districts in Tennessee (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,137 per pupil, Greene County ranks #104 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending (Tennessee districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,265
Total Enrollment
17
Schools
$10,137
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, 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 combined, 4 high, 4 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greene County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,137 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending. See how Tennessee compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.2% local, 50.8% state, and 18.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #76 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 17 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 395.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Greene Online Academy of Learning, with a diversity index of 33.8/100.

Its largest campus is Mosheim Elementary, enrolling 711 students (12% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Greene Online Academy of Learning, at 15 students, a 47x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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

35
Equity Score
76 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Greene County's schools, below the Tennessee average of 38.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Greene Online Academy of Learning 33.8
  2. 2 Chuckey Elementary 27.7
  3. 3 Chuckey Doak Middle School 27.6
  4. 4 Chuckey Doak High School 25.8
  5. 5 Doak Elementary 25.1

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.

Schools in Greene County

School Enrollment
Mosheim Elementary
711
Doak Elementary
570
Chuckey Doak High School
555
South Greene High School
495
West Greene High School
494
West Greene Middle Schools
398
Baileyton Elementary
381
Chuckey Elementary
367
Chuckey Doak Middle School
360
Nolachuckey Elementary
321
South Greene Middle School
300
Camp Creek Elementary
298
North Greene High School
294
North Greene Middle School
262
Mcdonald Elementary
228
The Children's Center - Holston U. M. Home for Children
21
Greene Online Academy of Learning
15

How Greene County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Tennessee districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hawkins County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Anderson County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Roane County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Warren County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Germantown Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Greene County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greene County?

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

How much does Greene County spend per student?

Greene County spends $10,137 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #76 in Tennessee.

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 35/100, ranking #76 out of 140 districts in Tennessee.