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Best Schools in Jefferson City, TN
Jefferson City, TN has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,022 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Jefferson City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson City, TN
The top high schools in Jefferson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
2. Grainger Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson City, TN
The top middle schools in Jefferson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maury Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
2. Rutledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
3. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson City, TN
The top elementary schools in Jefferson City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Talbott Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
2. Piedmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
3. Dandridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
5. Rutledge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 340 Students
6. Mount Horeb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
7. White Pine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 754 Students
8. Rutledge Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson City, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson City, TN has a total population of 12,895 with 31% 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 Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson City, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson City, TN
How many schools are in Jefferson City, TN?
Jefferson City, TN has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,022 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson City perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Jefferson City score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Jefferson City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson City?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Jefferson City
3 of 3 schools in Jefferson City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Jefferson City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.