For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,841 students in Roane County, TN (there are , serving 905 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Roane County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Roane County, TN are Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Dyllis Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
Roane County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 W. Cumberland St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #1111.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #1212.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Rockwood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0931
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0931
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1414.
Midtown Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pumphouse Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1717.
Rockwood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1818.
Harriman High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1919.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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
Roane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roane County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Roane County, TN include Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Dyllis Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roane County?
21 public schools are located in Roane County.
What percentage of students in Roane County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Roane County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roane County include: Norwood Middle School vs. Oliver Springs Middle School, Rockwood High School vs. Harriman High School, Midway Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School
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