For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,112 students in Grainger County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grainger County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Grainger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grainger County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Rutledge Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Grades: 7-8
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Grainger High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Hwy 11 W South
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bean Station Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bean Station School Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Grades: 2-6
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Washburn School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Grainger High School.
How many public schools are located in Grainger County, TN?
9 public schools are located in Grainger County, TN.
What percentage of students in Grainger County, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grainger County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County, TN?
Grainger County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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