For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,313 students in Oliver Springs, TN (there are , serving 121 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Oliver Springs, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Oliver Springs, TN are Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Oliver Springs Middle School and Oliver Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oliver Springs, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Oliver Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oliver Springs, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Oliver Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oliver Springs, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Oliver Springs, TN include Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Oliver Springs Middle School and Oliver Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Oliver Springs?
6 public schools are located in Oliver Springs.
What percentage of students in Oliver Springs go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Oliver Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oliver Springs?
Oliver Springs public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oliver Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oliver Springs include: Norwood Middle School vs. Oliver Springs Middle School, Norwood Elementary School vs. Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Oliver Springs Middle School vs. Dyllis Springs Elementary School
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