For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 752 students in Tazewell, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Tazewell, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tazewell, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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
Tazewell, Tennessee 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell?
4 public schools are located in Tazewell.
What percentage of students in Tazewell go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Tazewell are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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