Best Schools in Grainger County, TN
Grainger County, TN has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,105 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Grainger County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grainger County, TN
The top high schools in Grainger County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grainger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 854 Students
2. Grainger Co Adult High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
3. Grainger Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grainger County, TN
The top middle schools in Grainger County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grainger County, TN
The top elementary schools in Grainger County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joppa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
2. Rutledge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 340 Students
3. Bean Station Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
4. Rutledge Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grainger County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grainger County, TN has a total population of 23,527 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grainger 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 Grainger County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grainger County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grainger 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 Grainger County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grainger County, TN
How many schools are in Grainger County, TN?
Grainger County, TN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,105 students in total.
How do schools in Grainger County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Grainger County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Grainger County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grainger 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: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grainger County
3 places in Grainger County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Rutledge (7)
- Bean Station (1)
- Washburn (1)
School districts (1)
- Grainger County (9 schools)