For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 743 students in Whitesburg, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN are Whitesburg Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whitesburg, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7859 East Andrew Johnson
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN include Whitesburg Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Whitesburg?
2 public schools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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