Summary:
White County Schools, located in the Sparta, Tennessee area, contains a single high school—White County High School—serving approximately 1,014 students in grades 9 through 12, so this school's data also represents the district's high school performance. With a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, White County High School ranks 72nd out of 400 Tennessee high schools (82nd percentile) for 2025-2026, while the district ranks 17th out of 141 districts (88th percentile). As the only high school in the district, comparisons are best made against state averages rather than neighboring schools.
Academically, the school performs above the state average in most subjects, posting an average proficiency rate of about 44.7% across seven TNReady subjects compared to 40.4% statewide. Its standout subject is Integrated Math III, where 70.4% of students are proficient versus 33.0% statewide, with 11th-grade Math III proficiency at 68.7% versus 25.8% statewide. Biology I is also a strength at 53.3% versus 49.8% statewide, led by impressive 10th-grade results of 57.8% versus 41.3%. The graduation rate of 89.4% is just below the state's 90.5%, and chronic absenteeism of 17.2% is slightly better than the state's 18.3%. Per-student spending is $11,944.
The main concern is US History, where proficiency is just 7.1% compared to 42.4% statewide, a 35.3-point deficit. Very low scores in 11th-grade Biology (7.1%) and 12th-grade Integrated Math II (6.3%) likely reflect smaller groups of students retaking assessments after struggling earlier. Year-over-year results are mixed, with the school's Math III lead narrowing from +49.6 to +37.4 points even while remaining large, and its state ranking slipping slightly from 62nd to 72nd. Overall, White County High School is a solid choice offering strong math and science instruction, but parents should be aware of the US History gap and the need for targeted support for students who require retesting.
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