Oak Ridge High School is the public high school for Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enrolling grades 9 through 12. It was established in 1943 to educate the children of Manhattan Project workers.
Serving 1,635 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,635 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Ridge High School serves the northeast part of Oak Ridge, TN, covering an area of approximately 25.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 1,635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
103 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1943
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Grey, Cardinal
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #450 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School, Anderson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
1,635 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oak Ridge High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Oak Ridge School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
An all-around quality school. Excellent teachers, kind people, plenty of opportunities in music/art, excellent sports coaches, and off-campus lunch for upperclassmen. Oak Ridge prepares its students for collegiate courses extremely well and presents a great learning environment for students.
2 10/10/2025
This school is good if your child is talented and focused on a STEM career. If not, no good for your child. The teachers are arrogant. There is way too much homework - more than any other area school. All in the name of "being the best" regardless of how stressed the kids are. If your child is artistic or musical - forget it. Or if your child is on a 504 or IEP or needs extra help - forget it. They have put themselves in an itty bitty corner for one small group of kids because of the Manhattan Project legacy. This should be labeled as a specialty school.
4 10/10/2025
All of my children attended Oak Ridge schools.Now my grandchildren attend.Oak Ridge has great schools.During the ups and downs of life the staff at all the schools were very helpful.If the kids in your life attend Oak Ridge schools they will get a quality education IF they apply themselves and YOU as a parent do your part.
5 10/10/2025
I am a product of Oak Ridge Schools. I attended Woodland Elementary from the 3rd grade, Jefferson Middle, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. When I graduated, I was ranked as a sophomore in college and graduated from college with a 3.56 GPA. Oak Ridge is unlike any other school system. I lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 14 years. Kids in Memphis do not get off-campus lunch, do not have an orchestra, do not have foreign language options, tech track, etc. Growing up and graduating from Oak Ridge was a privilege. Compared to other school systems, you all get more resources than a lot of communities. Your school system is what you make it. Yes, you will have a lot of homework, and yes the teachers may act superior. But, how many educators are required to have Masters's degrees? In my current city, any old Bachelor's degree will do and so will 40 kids in a classroom. This city will graduate a kid who is workforce ready from the day they leave the school system. How do I know? I graduated with a Wild Cat, and everything I learned, I learned there. Y'all have a lot going for you, so make use of it! If you go to other parts of Tennessee, realize taking home a textbook isn't something some people can do. Access to STEM is something Memphis doesn't have. Education is a privilege, and I got more than I deserved from Oak Ridge City Schools.
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