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Best Claiborne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,061 students in Claiborne County, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 348 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Claiborne County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN are H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Ellen Myers Primary and Springdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Claiborne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Gap High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
661 Old Jackboro Pike
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-9964
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Clairfield Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6360 Hwy 90
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Rank: #1111.
Claiborne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Alpha School
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Gr: PK | 144 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne Adult High School
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, TN include H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Ellen Myers Primary and Springdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Claiborne County?
14 public schools are located in Claiborne County.
What percentage of students in Claiborne County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Claiborne County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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