Stewart County School District

1031 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,972 students in Stewart County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Stewart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,972 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stewart County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#52 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
38%
37%
47%
40%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,182 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,615
$12,075
Spending / Student
$10,182
$11,570

Best Stewart County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Hwy 79
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
723 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Stewart Co High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Williams Rd
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 289-4135
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,972 students.
What is the rank of Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District is ranked #47 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stewart County School District?
92% of Stewart County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Stewart County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,182 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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