For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,811 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN are Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Jefferson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Carter High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN include Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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