Top Rankings
Oak Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 225 students in Oak Ridge School District.
Public Preschools in Oak Ridge School District have a diversity score of 0.68, which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
881 Schools
# Students
5,078 Students
414,899 Students
# Teachers
n/a
1 Teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Oak Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
10%
20%
% White
66%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,577 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,568 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,577
$12,075
Spending / Student
$13,568
$11,570
Best Oak Ridge School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
157 Carver Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Gr: PK | 225 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
