Public schools in Sparta, TN
7 open public schools with an address in Sparta, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,427
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sparta public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sparta, TN: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,427 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is White County High School (1,014 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodland Park Elementary School (509).
Every listed school belongs to White County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Sparta
Elementary schools in Sparta
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon De Croft Elementary School White County Schools | PK–05 | 170 | — | |
| Cassville Elementary School White County Schools | PK–05 | 206 | — | |
| Findlay Elementary School White County Schools | PK–05 | 413 | — | |
| Northfield Elementary School White County Schools | PK–05 | 288 | — | |
| Woodland Park Elementary School White County Schools | PK–05 | 509 | — |
Middle schools in Sparta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Middle School White County Schools | 06–08 | 827 | — |
High schools in Sparta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School White County Schools | 09–12 | 1,014 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sparta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,427 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sparta
How many public schools are in Sparta, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sparta: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,427 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sparta?
All listed public schools with an address in Sparta belong to White County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sparta?
White County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sparta, with 1,014 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sparta?
No school with an address in Sparta is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Sparta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities