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Schools in Gray · Washington County School District

Gray’s public schools outscore 76% of Tennessee districts

In Gray, 42% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Tennessee average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gray, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
42%
▲ 5 pts vs TN 37%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▲ 4 pts vs TN 31%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 3 pts vs TN 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▼ 4% vs TN $13.1K
FY2024
Schools in town
1
3,414 students on the public path
In brief

Gray’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 207 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gray’s, its schools beat 82%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 42% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,551 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gray’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 76% of Tennessee school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Tennessee average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Tennessee school districts we grade (147)Better than 76%
Lower resultsHigher results
Tennessee towns with similar household incomes (207)Better than 82%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 5,058 test results and a graduating class of 690 could put Gray anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Gray’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,263 in math, 4,853 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gray, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–8Gray Elementary SchoolWashington County School DistrictB+
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A+

Gray’s public schools are run by Washington County School District, which also serves Jonesborough. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Washington County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 14 schools · 7,969 students, up 7% since 2020–21
$12,551TN $13,059 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 36.8% · 4853 students tested
Math35%
State average 31.1% · 5263 students tested

Gray vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Gray’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GrayA−Washington County
Johnson CityAJohnson City

Every school in Gray

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Grayby address
Gray Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
B+
512 studentsRate it →
Also serving Grayin other towns
University School
Grades K–12 · Johnson City
A+
635 studentsRate it →
Daniel Boone High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,145 studentsRate it →
David Crockett High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Jonesborough
B+
1,122 studentsRate it →

Questions about Gray’s schools

Are Gray’s schools good?

By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gray children attend outscore 76% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gray in?

Washington County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,969 students in 14 schools (2024–25).

Where do Gray kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Daniel Boone High School, David Crockett High School and University School.

What is Gray’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Washington County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.

How much does Gray spend per student?

$12,551 in Washington County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.