Rutledge Primary

470 Water St
Rutledge, TN 37861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rutledge Primary serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Rutledge Primary serves the southeast part of Rutledge, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 84.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rutledge Primary's student population of 199 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Teach. Learn. Succeed.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rutledge Primary is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
23.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
199 students attend Rutledge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rutledge Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Rutledge Primary offer ?
Rutledge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutledge Primary part of?
Rutledge Primary is part of Grainger County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Rutledge Primary serves the southeast part of Rutledge, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 84.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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