For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,854 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
6,854 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
82%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,429 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,889
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,429
$11,478
Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1559 W Old A Johnson Hwy
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Talbott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1010.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3060 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 West Old Aj Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
546 Patriot Dr
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-6390
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-6390
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,854 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #73 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
82% of Jefferson County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,429 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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