For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,287 students in La Follette, TN (there are , serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in La Follette, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Follette, TN are Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Follette, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in La Follette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 La Follette, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Myers Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Lafollette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 East Central Ave
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Lafollette Learning Academy
Alternative School
860 East Chestnut
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
La Follette, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 East Chestnut St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
318 W Beech St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Follette, TN?
The top ranked public schools in La Follette, TN include Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Follette?
4 public schools are located in La Follette.
What percentage of students in La Follette go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in La Follette are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Follette?
La Follette 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).
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