Best High Schools in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County, TN has 12 high schools with 8,270 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Northview Senior Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 585 Students

2. Cocke Co High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cocke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

3. Jefferson Co High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students

4. Morristown West High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamblen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1506 Students

5. Cosby High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cocke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students

6. Carter High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students

7. Sevier County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1248 Students

8. Grainger Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students

9. Cocke Co Adult High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cocke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County, TN has 9 middle schools with 5,394 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.

1. West View Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

2. Maury Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students

3. Jefferson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

4. Northview Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 379 Students

5. Northview Junior Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 664 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County, TN has 11 elementary schools with 4,364 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Joppa Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students

2. Dandridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

3. Catlettsburg Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 614 Students

4. Piedmont Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

5. Talbott Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students

6. Witt Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students

7. New Center Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 855 Students

8. Northview Primary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 597 Students

9. New Market Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

10. Rush Strong Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jefferson County, TN has a total population of 54,683 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, TN

18,096

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, TN.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,565 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, TN

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Hamblen County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grainger County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sevier County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cocke County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Union County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Knox County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Claiborne County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hancock County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greene County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Blount County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations