For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 37 students in Tazewell, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Tazewell, TN is Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tazewell, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tazewell, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tazewell, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell, TN include Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell?
2 public high schools are located in Tazewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public high schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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