Claiborne County Schools & Education
Claiborne County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,283
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#24
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Claiborne County
Measured School Summary
Claiborne County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,283 per pupil, Claiborne County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Claiborne County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #24 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,283
$68 above the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Claiborne County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Claiborne County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Claiborne County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#24
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Claiborne County
Elementary to high school visible
4,070 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Claiborne County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Claiborne County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Claiborne County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Broad Schooling Options in Claiborne
Claiborne County supports 4,070 students through its 14 public schools, which are managed by a single school district. The landscape includes seven elementary schools and three high schools to serve the growing community.
Centralized Learning in Claiborne County
The Claiborne County district oversees all 14 public campuses, with no charter school alternatives currently available. Claiborne High School stands as the largest institution, enrolling 675 students.
A Mix of Small Rural and Town Schools
The county offers a mix of rural and town locales, with eight schools in rural settings and six in towns. Students experience relatively small class environments, as the average school size is just 313 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Claiborne County
Reported Enrollment
4,070
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Claiborne County
14 Public Schools in Claiborne County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne High School | Record | Claiborne County | New Tazewell, 37825Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 675 |
| Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary | Record | Claiborne County | New Tazewell, 37825Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 504 |
| Cumberland Gap High School | Record | Claiborne County | Cumberland Gap, 37724Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 480 |
| Midway Elementary | Record | Claiborne County | New Tazewell, 37825Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 402 |
| Soldiers Memorial Middle School | Record | Claiborne County | Tazewell, 37879Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 363 |
| Springdale Elementary | Record | Claiborne County | Tazewell, 37879Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 363 |
| Ellen Myers Primary | Record | Claiborne County | Harrogate, 37752Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 331 |
| Powell Valley Elementary | Record | Claiborne County | Speedwell, 37870Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 323 |
| H. Y. Livesay Middle School | Record | Claiborne County | Harrogate, 37752Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 262 |
| Forge Ridge School | Record | Claiborne County | Harrogate, 37752Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 151 |
| The Alpha School | Record | Claiborne County | New Tazewell, 37825Town: Distant | PK | Other | 117 |
| Clairfield Elementary | Record | Claiborne County | Clairfield, 37715Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 73 |
| Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy | Record | Claiborne County | Tazewell, 37879Town: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 26 |
| Claiborne Adult High School | Record | Claiborne County | Tazewell, 37879Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 0 |
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Claiborne County
New Tazewell, 37825 / Town: Distant
Cumberland Gap High School
Claiborne County
Cumberland Gap, 37724 / Rural: Fringe
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Claiborne County
Tazewell, 37879 / Town: Distant
Powell Valley Elementary
Claiborne County
Speedwell, 37870 / Rural: Distant
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Claiborne County
Harrogate, 37752 / Rural: Fringe
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
Claiborne County
Tazewell, 37879 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,283
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Claiborne County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Claiborne County, Tennessee?
Claiborne County supports 4,070 students through its 14 public schools, which are managed by a single school district. The landscape includes seven elementary schools and three high schools to serve the growing community.
What are the major school districts in Claiborne County, Tennessee?
The Claiborne County district oversees all 14 public campuses, with no charter school alternatives currently available. Claiborne High School stands as the largest institution, enrolling 675 students.
What is the school experience like in Claiborne County?
The county offers a mix of rural and town locales, with eight schools in rural settings and six in towns. Students experience relatively small class environments, as the average school size is just 313 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.