For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,294 students in Grainger County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Grainger County, TN are Washburn School and Grainger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Grainger County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grainger High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grainger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in Grainger County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Grainger County, TN include Washburn School and Grainger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grainger County?
4 public high schools are located in Grainger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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