For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,081 students in Claiborne County, TN (there are 5 private schools, serving 423 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Claiborne County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN are Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy, Ellen Myers Primary and Springdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Claiborne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Grades: 5-8
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Cumberland Gap High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 Old Jackboro Pike
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-9964
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-9964
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Claiborne High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #77.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1010.
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
Grades: K-4
| 541 students
Rank: #1111.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1212.
Clairfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6360 Hwy 90
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN include Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy, Ellen Myers Primary and Springdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Claiborne County, TN?
14 public schools are located in Claiborne County, TN.
What percentage of students in Claiborne County, TN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Claiborne County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County, TN?
Claiborne County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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