Best Tazewell Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 773 students in Tazewell, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Tazewell, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tazewell, TN public schools have an score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Tazewell, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Springdale Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
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1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142

Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Soldiers Memorial Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
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1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531

Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543

Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: n/an/a

Claiborne Adult High School

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1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222

Gr: 9-12

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Tazewell, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532

Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN?

The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.

How many public schools are located in Tazewell?

4 public schools are located in Tazewell.

What percentage of students in Tazewell go to public school?

83% of all K-12 students in Tazewell are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?

Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).