Best Schools in Claiborne County, TN
Claiborne County, TN has 17 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,385 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Claiborne County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Claiborne County, TN
The top high schools in Claiborne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Gap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students
2. Claiborne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 675 Students
Best Middle Schools in Claiborne County, TN
The top middle schools in Claiborne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H. Y. Livesay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Soldiers Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Claiborne County, TN
The top elementary schools in Claiborne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellen Myers Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
2. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 402 Students
3. Springdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 363 Students
4. Powell Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
5. Forge Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 151 Students
6. Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 504 Students
7. Clairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 73 Students
8. New Beginning Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Beginning Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
9. Heritage Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Claiborne County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Claiborne County, TN has a total population of 32,043 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Claiborne County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Claiborne 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 Claiborne County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Claiborne County, TN
How many schools are in Claiborne County, TN?
Claiborne County, TN has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,385 students in total.
How do schools in Claiborne County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Claiborne County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Claiborne County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Claiborne 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: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Claiborne County
6 places in Claiborne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- New Tazewell (4)
- Harrogate (3)
- Tazewell (3)
- Clairfield (1)
- Cumberland Gap (1)
- Speedwell (1)
School districts (1)
- Claiborne County (13 schools)