For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,457 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 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dandridge, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Maury Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
965 Maury Cir
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,965 students Minority enrollment: 19%
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?
4 public schools are located in Dandridge.
What percentage of students in Dandridge go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dandridge are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dandridge?
Dandridge public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dandridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dandridge include: Piedmont Elementary School vs. Dandridge Elementary School, Dandridge Elementary School vs. Piedmont Elementary School
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