Sequatchie County

Dunlap, Tennessee — 3 schools

2,031
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,156
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sequatchie County operates 3 public schools serving 2,031 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,924 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sequatchie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,156 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 25.7% local, 53.9% state, and 20.4% 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 $65,293 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #49 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 641.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.9% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Griffith Elementary accounts for 40.9% of all Sequatchie County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sequatchie County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Sequatchie County student-counselor ratio is 641:1 — 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

Sequatchie County chronic absenteeism rate is 40.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

20.4%
Federal
53.9%
State
25.7%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
49 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,211
Studio/mo
$1,263
1 BR/mo
$1,390
2 BR/mo
$1,734
3 BR/mo
$1,853
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,293
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 3 schools in Sequatchie County.

White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

641.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sequatchie County

School Enrollment
Griffith Elementary
786
Sequatchie Co Middle School
596
Sequatchie Co High School
542

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sequatchie County?

Sequatchie County has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,031 students.

How much does Sequatchie County spend per student?

Sequatchie County spends $13,156 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #49 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Sequatchie County?

The average teacher salary in Sequatchie County is $65,293 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sequatchie County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Sequatchie County?

Sequatchie County students are 87.9% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sequatchie County?

Sequatchie County has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #49 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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