For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,811 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN are Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Jefferson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Co High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 West Old Aj Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Carter High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TN include Jefferson Co High School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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