West Carroll Sp Dist

Atwood, Tennessee — 3 schools

837
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,359
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Carroll Sp Dist operates 3 public schools serving 837 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 734 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Carroll County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,359 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 23.4% local, 53.1% state, and 23.5% 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 $71,639 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 #14 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 222:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% White, 6.1% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

West Carroll Junior/Senior High School accounts for 41.1% of all West Carroll Sp Dist student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Carroll Sp Dist-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

West Carroll Sp Dist student-counselor ratio is 222:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

West Carroll Sp Dist chronic absenteeism rate is 23.4% — 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 West Carroll Sp Dist is typically wider than the West Carroll Sp Dist-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.5%
Federal
53.1%
State
23.4%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
14 / 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 Carroll County county, where this district is located.

$724
Studio/mo
$746
1 BR/mo
$925
2 BR/mo
$1,151
3 BR/mo
$1,480
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,639
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 West Carroll Sp Dist.

White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 6.1%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

222:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Carroll Sp Dist

School Enrollment
West Carroll Junior/Senior High School
302
West Carroll Elementary School
222
West Carroll Primary
210

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Carroll Sp Dist?

West Carroll Sp Dist has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 837 students.

How much does West Carroll Sp Dist spend per student?

West Carroll Sp Dist spends $12,359 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #14 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in West Carroll Sp Dist?

The average teacher salary in West Carroll Sp Dist is $71,639 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near West Carroll Sp Dist?

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

What is the demographic composition of West Carroll Sp Dist?

West Carroll Sp Dist students are 84.8% White, 6.1% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Carroll Sp Dist?

West Carroll Sp Dist has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #14 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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