For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,393 students in Lenoir City, TN (there are , serving 320 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lenoir City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lenoir City, TN are North Middle School, Eaton Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenoir City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Lenoir City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lenoir City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Grades: 5-8
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2420
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2420
Grades: PK-4
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4404 Hwy 11 E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Lenoir City High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1485 Old Hwy 95
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2072
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2072
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #66.
Lenoir City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Kelly Ln
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Grades: PK-3
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Grades: 4-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lenoir City, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Lenoir City, TN include North Middle School, Eaton Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lenoir City?
7 public schools are located in Lenoir City.
What percentage of students in Lenoir City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lenoir City are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir City?
Lenoir City public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lenoir City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lenoir City include: Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School vs. North Middle School, North Middle School vs. Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School, Highland Park Elementary School vs. Eaton Elementary School
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