For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,181 students in Claiborne County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Claiborne County, TN are Cumberland Gap High School, Claiborne High School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Claiborne County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland Gap High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Claiborne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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
Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Claiborne County, TN include Cumberland Gap High School, Claiborne High School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Claiborne County?
4 public high schools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Claiborne County include: Claiborne High School vs. Cumberland Gap High School, Cumberland Gap High School vs. Claiborne High School
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