For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 37 students in Tazewell, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Tazewell, TN is Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tazewell, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tazewell, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tazewell, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tazewell, TN include Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell?
2 public high schools are located in Tazewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public high schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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