For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 772 students in Rutledge, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Rutledge, TN is Grainger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutledge, TN public high schools 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 Rutledge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Rutledge, TN public high school 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 Public High Schools in Rutledge, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grainger High School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rutledge, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutledge, TN include Grainger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutledge?
3 public high schools are located in Rutledge.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutledge?
Rutledge 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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