For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,082 students in 37861, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37861, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Rutledge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37861 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37861, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37861, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Rutledge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Grades: 2-6
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Grainger High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Hwy 11 W South
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37861, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37861, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Rutledge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37861?
7 public schools are located in 37861.
What is the racial composition of students in 37861?
37861 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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