For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,533 students in Dandridge, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dandridge, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN are Dandridge Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Maury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dandridge, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dandridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dandridge, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Maury Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Maury Cir
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Grades: 9-12
| 2,010 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Gay St
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3194
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3194
Grades: 1-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN include Dandridge Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Maury Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dandridge, TN?
5 public schools are located in Dandridge, TN.
What percentage of students in Dandridge, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dandridge, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dandridge, TN?
Dandridge, TN public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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