Best High Schools in Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN has 8 high schools with 7,334 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 Oak Ridge score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Oak Ridge exceed expectations.

1. Oak Ridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students

2. Hardin Valley Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2112 Students

3. Karns High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students

4. Clinton High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students

5. Roane County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students

6. Rockwood High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students

7. Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN has 7 middle schools with 4,603 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 Oak Ridge score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oak Ridge exceed expectations.

1. Hardin Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students

2. Cherokee Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

3. Midway Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students

4. Jefferson Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students

5. Robertsville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 702 Students

6. Karns Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

7. Clinton Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge, TN has 12 elementary schools with 7,108 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 Oak Ridge score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oak Ridge exceed expectations.

1. Hardin Valley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1415 Students

2. Linden Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 543 Students

3. Dyllis Springs Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

4. Glenwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students

5. Kingston Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roane County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students

6. Woodland Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students

7. Eaton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Loudon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 672 Students

8. Karns Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1210 Students

9. Claxton Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

10. Willow Brook Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oak Ridge • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 391 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oak Ridge, TN

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

Community Factors

Oak Ridge, TN has a total population of 31,797 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oak Ridge, TN

19,045

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oak Ridge, TN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

22.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oak Ridge, TN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,061 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Oak Ridge, TN Internet Health Assessment.

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