For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in Jellico, TN (there are , serving 27 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Jellico, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jellico, TN are Jellico High School and Jellico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jellico, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jellico have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jellico, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jellico High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 High School Ln
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 783-9455
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 783-9455
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jellico Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
551 Sunset Trl
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Jellico Learning Academy
Alternative School
141 High School Rd
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9455
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9455
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jellico, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jellico, TN include Jellico High School and Jellico Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jellico?
3 public schools are located in Jellico.
What percentage of students in Jellico go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jellico are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jellico?
Jellico public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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