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Schools in McKenzie · McKenzie Special School District

McKenzie’s public schools outscore 73% of Tennessee districts

The grade covers the public school district serving McKenzie, 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.

#51of 176 Tennessee townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
37%
▲ 0 pts vs TN 37%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▲ 3 pts vs TN 31%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs TN 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$10.8K
▼ 17% vs TN $13.1K
FY2024
Schools in town
3
1,296 students on the public path
In brief

McKenzie’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 101 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of McKenzie’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 37% and math 34% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,779 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is McKenzie Middle School, then McKenzie High School. Enrollment is up 8% 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 McKenzie’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 73% of Tennessee school districts, #51 of 176 Tennessee towns. 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 73%
Lower resultsHigher results
Tennessee towns with similar household incomes (101)Better than 88%
B−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 765 test results and a graduating class of 87 could put McKenzie anywhere from B− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of McKenzie’s students in the tested grades sat them (806 in math, 724 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4McKenzie ElementaryMcKenzie Special School DistrictA
5–8McKenzie Middle SchoolMcKenzie Special School DistrictB+
9–12McKenzie High SchoolMcKenzie Special School DistrictB+

McKenzie’s public schools are run by McKenzie Special School District. Parts of McKenzie (9% and 3% of its land) are served by Henry County and Weakley County instead. 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.

McKenzie Special School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,296 students, up 8% since 2020–21
$10,779TN $13,059 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 36.8% · 724 students tested
Math34%
State average 31.1% · 806 students tested

McKenzie vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
McKenzieB+McKenzie Special

Every school in McKenzie

3 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 McKenzieby address
McKenzie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A
552 studentsRate it →
McKenzie Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B+
378 studentsRate it →
McKenzie High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
366 studentsRate it →

Questions about McKenzie’s schools

Are McKenzie’s schools good?

By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools McKenzie children attend outscore 73% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #51 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is McKenzie in?

McKenzie Special School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,296 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of McKenzie are served by Henry County and Weakley County.

Where do McKenzie kids go to high school?

McKenzie High School, with 366 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is McKenzie’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in McKenzie Special School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.

How much does McKenzie spend per student?

$10,779 in McKenzie Special 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.