Warren County

McMinnville, Tennessee — 12 schools

6,477
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$12,663
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Warren County operates 12 public schools serving 6,477 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,241 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,663 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 24.1% local, 48.5% state, and 27.4% 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 $65,595 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #12 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 411.8:1 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 73.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American across the district's schools.

Warren County High School accounts for 27.1% of all Warren County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Warren 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

Warren County school enrollment varies 41× across entities

Warren County school enrollment ranges from 41 students (lowest) to 1,689 students (highest), a spread of 1,648 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

Warren County student-counselor ratio is 412:1 — 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

Warren 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 Warren County is typically wider than the Warren 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?

27.4%
Federal
48.5%
State
24.1%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
12 / 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 Warren County county, where this district is located.

$730
Studio/mo
$735
1 BR/mo
$964
2 BR/mo
$1,156
3 BR/mo
$1,276
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,595
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 12 schools in Warren County.

White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 12
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
411.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Warren County

School Enrollment
Warren County High School
1,689
Warren County Middle School
807
Hickory Creek School
603
Centertown Elementary
566
Bobby Ray Memorial
520
West Elementary
479
Eastside Elementary
390
Dibrell Elementary
389
Morrison Elementary
381
Irving College Elementary
301
Warren Connect
75
Warren County Alternative Academy
41

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Warren County?

Warren County has 12 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 10 other. Total enrollment is 6,477 students.

How much does Warren County spend per student?

Warren County spends $12,663 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #12 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Warren County?

The average teacher salary in Warren County is $65,595 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Warren County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Warren County?

Warren County students are 73.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Warren County?

Warren County has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #12 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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