Sumner County

Sumner County operates a suburban school system in Tennessee serving 30,232 students across 52 schools. The district demonstrates academic performance above state averages in core subjects, with 58.4% of students meeting math proficiency standards compared to the state average of 41.0%, and 49.3% meeting reading proficiency versus 37.5% statewide. The graduation rate of 97.0% exceeds Tennessee's average of 94.0%, while the dropout rate remains low at 1.6%.

The district's student population reflects a majority-white demographic composition at 69.0%, with Hispanic students comprising 13.7%, Black students 10.3%, and Asian students 2.0%. Approximately 14.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 7.0% are English learners and 16.0% receive special education services. Chronic absenteeism stands at 12.2%, indicating potential attendance challenges despite strong graduation metrics.

Financially, Sumner County operates with per-pupil spending of $3,433.57, notably below the state average of $3,971. This funding differential of approximately $537 per student represents a 13.5% gap. Despite lower per-pupil expenditures than the state average, the district maintains above-average academic performance, suggesting efficient resource allocation or supplementary funding sources. The combination of strong academic indicators and graduation rates against lower per-pupil spending presents a distinctive profile within the Tennessee education landscape.