Serving 50 students in grades 6-12, Ridgedale Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgedale Alternative School's student population of 50 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
To provide excellent and accessible learning opportunities that empower all students to realize their full potential.
School Rankings
Ridgedale Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgedale Alternative School is 0.52, 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
#1640 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
22%
20%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgedale Alternative School's ranking?
Ridgedale Alternative School is ranked #1640 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgedale Alternative School often compared to?
Ridgedale Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Yoakley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgedale Alternative School?
50 students attend Ridgedale Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridgedale Alternative School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ridgedale Alternative School offer ?
Ridgedale Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgedale Alternative School part of?
Ridgedale Alternative School is part of Knox County School District.
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