For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,431 students in Dandridge, TN (there are , serving 49 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dandridge, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN are Dandridge Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Maury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dandridge, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dandridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dandridge, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Maury Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Maury Cir
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dandridge, TN include Dandridge Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Maury Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dandridge?
4 public schools are located in Dandridge.
What percentage of students in Dandridge go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dandridge are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dandridge?
Dandridge public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dandridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dandridge include: Piedmont Elementary School vs. Dandridge Elementary School
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