For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 students in Harrogate, TN (there are , serving 181 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Harrogate, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrogate, TN are H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Ellen Myers Primary and Forge Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrogate, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Harrogate have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrogate, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrogate, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Harrogate, TN include H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Ellen Myers Primary and Forge Ridge School.
How many public schools are located in Harrogate?
3 public schools are located in Harrogate.
What percentage of students in Harrogate go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Harrogate are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrogate?
Harrogate public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harrogate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrogate include: Ellen Myers Primary vs. Forge Ridge School, Forge Ridge School vs. Ellen Myers Primary
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