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Best Roane County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,841 students in Roane County, TN (there are 5 private schools, serving 728 private students). 90% 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 Cherokee Middle School, Kingston Elementary 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 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Oliver Springs Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Midway High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
530 Loudon Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5645
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roane County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 W. Cumberland St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-6534
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Oliver Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Pumphouse Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Rockwood High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
512 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0882
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Rockwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
434 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0931
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Harriman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Midtown Educational Center
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Roane County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Roane County, TN include Cherokee Middle School, Kingston Elementary 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?
90% 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?

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