For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,554 students in Harriman, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN are Midtown Elementary School, Harriman Middle School and Bowers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harriman, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Harriman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harriman, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Midtown Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Harriman High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Harriman, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN include Midtown Elementary School, Harriman Middle School and Bowers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harriman?
6 public schools are located in Harriman.
What is the racial composition of students in Harriman?
Harriman public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harriman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harriman include: Midtown Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School vs. Midtown Elementary School
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