For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,986 students in Grainger County, TN (there are , serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grainger County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Rutledge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grainger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Rutledge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Grades: 2-6
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Bean Station Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bean Station School Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Washburn School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Grades: PK-12
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Grainger High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Hwy 11 W South
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5291
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Grainger County, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School and Rutledge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grainger County?
9 public schools are located in Grainger County.
What percentage of students in Grainger County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grainger County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grainger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grainger County include: Rutledge Elementary School vs. Bean Station Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School vs. Rutledge Elementary School, Rutledge Elementary School vs. Joppa Elementary School
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