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Haywood County School District

900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Haywood County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,574 students in Haywood County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Haywood County School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,574 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Haywood County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#143 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
34%
13%
37%
18%
40%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
67%
21%
% White
23%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,014 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,934 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,014
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,934
$11,478

Best Haywood County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haywood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 N Grand Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732
Gr: 1-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 East Jefferson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233
Gr: 3-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Haywood County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Sunny Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Anderson Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401
Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Haywood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 E College
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Haywood Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
620 West Main
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053
Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Haywood County School District?
Haywood County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,574 students.
What is the rank of Haywood County School District?
Haywood County School District is ranked #145 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County School District?
67% of Haywood County School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haywood County School District?
Haywood County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Haywood County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,934 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,574 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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