Best Schools in Jefferson County, TN
Jefferson County, TN has 30 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,396 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, TN
The top high schools in Jefferson County, 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. Morristown West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1506 Students
3. Carter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
4. Grainger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 854 Students
5. Pigeon Forge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sevier County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 432 Students
6. Cocke Co Adult High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cocke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, TN
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, 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. Seymour Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sevier County • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 766 Students
3. Lincoln Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
4. Rutledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
5. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
6. Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, 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. New Market Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. Joppa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
5. Witt Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students
6. Dandridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
7. Pittman Center Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
8. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
9. Mount Horeb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
10. Rush Strong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, TN
How many schools are in Jefferson County, TN?
Jefferson County, TN has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,396 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Jefferson County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
5 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Dandridge (5)
- Jefferson City (3)
- New Market (1)
- Talbott (1)
- White Pine (1)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson County (12 schools)