For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,579 students in Kingston, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 255 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kingston, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kingston, TN are Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingston, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Kingston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kingston, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Midway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 Loudon Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5645
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5645
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Roane County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 W. Cumberland St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kingston, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Kingston, TN include Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kingston?
5 public schools are located in Kingston.
What percentage of students in Kingston go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kingston are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston?
Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kingston include: Midway High School vs. Roane County High School, Midway Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Roane County High School vs. Midway High School
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