For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,937 students in Roane County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN are Midway High School, Roane County High School and Oliver Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Roane County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roane County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Roane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Midway High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 Loudon Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5645
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5645
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roane County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 W. Cumberland St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Rockwood High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Harriman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Roane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Roane County, TN include Midway High School, Roane County High School and Oliver Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roane County?
7 public high schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roane County include: Rockwood High School vs. Harriman High School, Midway High School vs. Roane County High School, Harriman High School vs. Rockwood High School
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