Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0Winchester’s public schools score below 81% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
19% of students in Winchester’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Winchester, 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 98% 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.
Winchester’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 98% 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 $12,191 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Winchester 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 Winchester’s grade
C−: better than 19% of Tennessee school districts, #152 of 176 Tennessee towns. 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 Winchester, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
Kindergarten in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
1st grade in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
2nd grade in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
3rd grade in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
4th grade in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
5th grade in Winchester
Clark Memorial School
Grades PK–5 · 539 students
6th grade in Winchester · depends on your address
Huntland School
Grades PK–12 · 631 students · in Huntland
North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 557 students
South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · in Cowan
7th grade in Winchester · depends on your address
Huntland School
Grades PK–12 · 631 students · in Huntland
North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 557 students
South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · in Cowan
8th grade in Winchester · depends on your address
Huntland School
Grades PK–12 · 631 students · in Huntland
North Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 557 students
South Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · in Cowan
9th grade in Winchester
Franklin Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,144 students
10th grade in Winchester
Franklin Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,144 students
11th grade in Winchester
Franklin Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,144 students
12th grade in Winchester
Franklin Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,144 students
Winchester’s public schools are run by Franklin County School District, which also serves Cowan, Decherd, Estill Springs and Huntland. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Winchester vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Winchester’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | C− | Franklin County |
| Decherd | C− | Franklin County |
| Cowan | C− | Franklin County |
All 2 neighbors share Franklin County with Winchester, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Winchester
6 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 Winchester’s schools
Are Winchester’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Winchester children attend score below 81% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #152 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Winchester in?
Franklin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,972 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Winchester kids go to high school?
Franklin Co High School, with 1,144 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Winchester’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Franklin County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Winchester spend per student?
$12,191 in Franklin County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Winchester?
Yes: Winchester Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 303 students).
Parents talk
What Winchester families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Winchester → 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.