For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,939 students in Roane County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN are Midway High School, Oliver Springs High School and Roane County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Roane County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harriman 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 12% 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 Roane County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Oliver Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 Kingston Ave
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
Midtown Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-0242
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-0242
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Rockwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Harriman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Roane County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Roane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN include Midway High School, Oliver Springs High School and Roane County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roane County?
7 public high schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roane County include: Rockwood High School vs. Harriman High School, Midway High School vs. Roane County High School, Harriman High School vs. Rockwood High School
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