District Overview
Located at 3 South Hill Street in Athens, Tennessee, the McMinn County School District serves as an active, traditional public school system providing continuous educational pathways across nine operational campuses. Set within a rural fringe environment in East Tennessee, the district supports local families by offering complete grade coverage from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating a vibrant population of 5,051 students, the district plays a vital role in the regional community, fostering foundational learning in early childhood and guiding older students toward post-secondary and career readiness.

The district’s student body includes 2,419 female and 2,632 male learners, representing a diverse background that includes White, Hispanic, multiracial, and Black student populations. Within federal reporting datasets, full-time equivalent staffing figures for the district are currently listed as unrecorded, though the school system continues its day-to-day operations serving the youth of McMinn County. Parents, students, and educational researchers looking to explore specific academic programs, district leadership, or community resources are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at mcminn.k12.tn.us or contact the central administration office directly at (423) 745-1612.
9
Total Schools
5,051
Total Students
333.5
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McMinn County
Demographic Student Count
White4,230
Hispanic394
Black149
Asian36
Two or More236
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    4,230 (83.7%)
  • Hispanic
    394 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    236 (4.7%)
  • Black
    149 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in McMinn County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle0
High2
Other0
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:9
Students:5,051*
Teachers (FTE):333.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in McMinn County
Found 9 Schools