Best Schools in Anderson County, TN
Anderson County, TN has 37 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 19,054 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Anderson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anderson County, TN
The top high schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
2. Oliver Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roane County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
3. Karns High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students
4. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
5. Powell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
6. Anderson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
7. Halls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
8. Campbell County Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anderson County, TN
The top middle schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 489 Students
3. Robertsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 702 Students
4. Halls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
5. Norwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
6. Clinton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
7. Lake City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anderson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Linden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 543 Students
3. Glenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students
4. Woodland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students
5. Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 557 Students
6. South Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 231 Students
7. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
8. North Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
9. Andersonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
10. Grand Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anderson County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anderson County, TN has a total population of 77,123 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anderson County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Anderson County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anderson County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anderson County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anderson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anderson County, TN
How many schools are in Anderson County, TN?
Anderson County, TN has 37 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 19,054 students in total.
How do schools in Anderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Anderson County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Anderson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Anderson County
7 places in Anderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Clinton (10)
- Oak Ridge (8)
- Lake City (2)
- Norris (2)
- Andersonville (1)
- Briceville (1)
- Heiskell (1)
School districts (3)
- Anderson County (17 schools)
- Oak Ridge (8 schools)
- Clinton (3 schools)