Delano: Schools & Education
Education in Delano: 20 public schools. Mcminn High School is the largest at 1,408 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,415 students.
- ~42 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
20 K-12 schools serving the area — about 42 residents per school. 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (20)
| School Districts · Districts | McMinn County, McMinn County, McMinn County, Sweetwater, Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4700120, 4701140, 4702820, 4703000, 4704050 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,415 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 584 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.10 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Tennessee Wesleyan University |
| Nearest College · City | Athens |
| Nearest College · Phone | (423) 745-7504 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | E. G. FISHER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (423) 745-7782 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1289 INGLESIDE AVENUE, ATHENS TN 37303 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.4% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12