For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,070 students in Claiborne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Claiborne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
4,070 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Claiborne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
23 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
3,882 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
305
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
327
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
300
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
309
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,725 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,327 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,725
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,327
$11,527
Best Claiborne County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen Myers Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Powell Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Gap High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 Old Jackboro Pike
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-9964
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-9964
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Forge Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Rank: #99.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Clairfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6360 Hwy 90
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1111.
Claiborne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #1212.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Alpha School
Magnet School
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne Adult High School
Magnet School
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,070 students.
What is the rank of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District is ranked #112 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County School District?
95% of Claiborne County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Claiborne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,327 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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