District Overview
Headquartered at 695 East Main Street in Gallatin, Tennessee, Sumner County Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a large suburban community within the greater Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metropolitan area. Operating 53 individual campuses, the non-charter system provides a comprehensive, continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a primary educational provider in the region, the district maintains an accessible administrative footprint, inviting families, students, and community members to explore its academic programs online at www.sumnerschools.org or reach administrative staff directly at (615) 451-5200.

Within the 2024–2025 NCES reporting period, Sumner County Schools oversees a large student body of 30,719 enrolled pupils. The student population is well-balanced across grade levels, ranging from 487 early learners in pre-kindergarten programs to consistent cohorts of roughly 2,300 to 2,400 students in each secondary grade level. Demographically, the student body includes 21,191 White, 4,212 Hispanic, 3,155 Black, 1,410 multiracial, and 615 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. For researchers analyzing district administrative profiles, the staffing context in this release reflects zero reported full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching, instructional aide, or support staff positions, highlighting a specific reporting nuance to consider when reviewing federal personnel metrics for this district.
53
Total Schools
30,719
Total Students
2,072.1
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumner County
Demographic Student Count
White21,191
Hispanic4,212
Black3,155
Asian615
Two or More1,410
American Indian92
Pacific Islander44
  • White
    21,191 (69.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4,212 (13.7%)
  • Black
    3,155 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    1,410 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    615 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    92 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    44 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sumner County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary28
Middle12
High11
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:53
Students:30,719*
Teachers (FTE):2,072.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Sumner County
Found 53 Schools