For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,772 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN are Oak Ridge High School, Anderson County Innovation Academy and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Anderson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson County High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,587 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Grades: 3-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Dragon Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #55.
Clinch River Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN include Oak Ridge High School, Anderson County Innovation Academy and Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson County?
6 public high schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson County include: Anderson County High School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. Oak Ridge High School, Clinton High School vs. Anderson County High School
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