For the 2026 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 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washburn School, with ≥90% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washburn School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Grainger High School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
7850 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5172
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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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