Top Rankings
Mckenzie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,281 students in Mckenzie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mckenzie School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,281 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mckenzie School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
76%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,306 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,304
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,306
$11,478
Best Mckenzie School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Gr: 5-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,281 students.
What is the rank of Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District is ranked #43 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie School District?
76% of Mckenzie School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckenzie School District?
Mckenzie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Mckenzie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,306 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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