For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,081 students in Claiborne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Claiborne County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,081 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Claiborne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
13%
# Black Students
29 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
3,912 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
96%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
311
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
283
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
314
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
303
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,691 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,296 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,691
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,296
$11,647
Best Claiborne County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,081 students.
What is the rank of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District is ranked #88 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County School District?
96% of Claiborne County School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Claiborne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,296 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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