Best Jefferson County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,811 students in Jefferson County, TN.

The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN are Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.

Jefferson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).