| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City Schools | Athens | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,802 | 5 | PK–8 | 0 |
| McMinn County School District | Athens | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 5,225 | 9 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Etowah City School District | Etowah | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 343 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
How McMinn County compares
Together they enroll 7,370 students across 15 schools. The largest is McMinn County School District with 5,225 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in McMinn County is Athens City Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in McMinn County, TN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in McMinn County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in McMinn County, TN?
Of the districts serving McMinn County, Athens City Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.