Best 37861 Tennessee Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in 37861, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 37861, TN is Grainger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37861 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37861, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37861 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grainger High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 37861, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grainger High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Hwy 11 W South
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Grainger Academy
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 37861, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 37861, TN include Grainger High School.
How many public high schools are located in 37861?
3 public high schools are located in 37861.
What is the racial composition of students in 37861?
37861 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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