Best Schools in Richland, TN
Richland, TN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,567 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Richland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richland, TN
The top high schools in Richland, 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. Carter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
3. Grainger Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland, TN
The top middle schools in Richland, 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
2. Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland, TN
The top elementary schools in Richland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Market Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Joppa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grainger County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
3. Rush Strong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students
4. East Knox Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richland, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richland, TN has a total population of 103 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richland, 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 Richland, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richland, 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 Richland, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richland, TN
How many schools are in Richland, TN?
Richland, TN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,567 students in total.
How do schools in Richland perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Richland score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Richland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richland?
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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