Elementary Schools in Stewart County

Summary:

Stewart County, Tennessee is home to two elementary schools: Dover Elementary and North Stewart Elementary. Based on the available data, Dover Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school overall, consistently outpacing North Stewart Elementary and the state averages on TNReady subject assessments.

Dover Elementary had 52.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 41% at North Stewart Elementary and 42.2% statewide. Additionally, Dover Elementary ranked 393 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools, while North Stewart Elementary ranked 551 out of 1,009.

Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates at 18.9%, which is higher than the state average. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively similar between the two schools, the performance gap suggests there may be differences in instructional practices or other factors contributing to the disparity. Further analysis could provide valuable insights for the Stewart County district.

District Detail

1031 Spring ST
Dover, TN 37058

(931) 232-5176

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,972

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)				TNReady English Language Arts (2025)				TNReady Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Dr. Robert H. Lee	Dover	37058	Stewart County	Stewart County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 232-5442	493	32	15.5		470 (95.3%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	57.1	393^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	61.1%		51.8	451^st of 1018 public elementary schools	55.7%	58	51.4	38.6	64.4	52.6	54.2	50.0	35.6	45.7	40.3	58.6	31.1	42.2	$12,425	$1,190	$10,102
North Stewart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 Hwy 79	Big Rock	37023	Stewart County	Stewart County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 232-5505	472	29	16.1		431 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	43.8	551^st of 1009 public elementary schools	45.4%		51.8	450^th of 1018 public elementary schools	55.8%	101	32.9	54.1	38.1	41.0	36.8	55.7	34.9	42.0	30.3	55.7	23.8	36.0	$12,535	$958	$10,408

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Houston County	12.52 mi	6	129^th
Henry County	20.84 mi	6	49^th
Montgomery County	20.87 mi	45	56^th
Benton County	21.13 mi	8	112^th
Paris	26.66 mi	3	26^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.