Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0Kimball’s public schools score below 71% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 25% of Kimball’s students scored proficient, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kimball, 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.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Kimball’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,028 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kimball Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Kimball’s grade
C: better than 29% of Tennessee school districts. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kimball, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Kimball · depends on your address
Marion Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 543 students · in Jasper
South Pittsburg High School
Grades 7–12 · 416 students · in South Pittsburg
Whitwell High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · in Whitwell
10th grade in Kimball · depends on your address
Marion Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 543 students · in Jasper
South Pittsburg High School
Grades 7–12 · 416 students · in South Pittsburg
Whitwell High School
Grades 9–12 · 298 students · in Whitwell
Kimball’s public schools are run by Marion County School District, which also serves Jasper, Monteagle, New Hope and Orme and others. 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.
Below the state in reading
Kimball vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Kimball’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball | C | Marion County |
| Jasper | C | Marion County |
| South Pittsburg | C | Marion County PK–12 · Richard City Special PK–12 |
All 2 neighbors share Marion County with Kimball, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Kimball
10 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).
Questions about Kimball’s schools
Are Kimball’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kimball children attend score below 71% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kimball in?
Marion County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,844 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kimball kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Marion Co High School, South Pittsburg High School and Whitwell High School.
What is Kimball’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Marion County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Kimball spend per student?
$11,028 in Marion County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kimball?
Yes: Kimball Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–7, 92 students).
Parents talk
What Kimball families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kimball → They have their own page.
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.