Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
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
$5,833
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#41
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,833 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,833
$382 below 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
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson 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
#41
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Jefferson County
Elementary to high school visible
6,995 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jefferson 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.
A Diverse and Expanding School System
Jefferson County supports a large student population of 6,995 across 14 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This extensive network provides families with multiple options for primary and secondary education within a single district.
One District, Fourteen Distinct Campuses
The Jefferson County school district manages all 6,995 students and does not host any charter schools. This traditional district model provides a broad range of programs across its 14 campuses. The scale of the district allows for specialized resources that smaller neighbors might not offer.
A Mix of Rural, Town, and Suburban Settings
The county offers a varied school landscape with seven rural schools, six town-based schools, and one suburban campus. Average school size is 583 students, but Jefferson Co High School stands out as a major hub with 2,054 students. In contrast, Dandridge Elementary provides a more typical primary school feel with 530 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
6,995
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jefferson County
14 Public Schools in Jefferson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High School | Profile | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,054 |
| White Pine Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | White Pine, 37890Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 754 |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Record | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Jefferson Middle School | Record | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 586 |
| Dandridge Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Maury Middle School | Record | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 516 |
| Rush Strong Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | Strawberry Plains, 37871Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 492 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 433 |
| Piedmont Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| New Market Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | New Market, 37820Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Talbott Elementary | Record | Jefferson County | Talbott, 37877Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 290 |
| Jefferson Virtual Academy | Record | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | 2–12 | Virtual | 68 |
| Dandridge Head Start | Record | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Town: Fringe | PK | Other | 0 |
| Jefferson County Adult High School | Record | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | High | 0 |
Jefferson Co High School
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Rural: Fringe
Mount Horeb Elementary School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Rush Strong Elementary
Jefferson County
Strawberry Plains, 37871 / Town: Fringe
Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Suburb: Small
Jefferson Virtual Academy
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Town: Fringe
Jefferson County Adult High School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,833
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Jefferson County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
Jefferson County supports a large student population of 6,995 across 14 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This extensive network provides families with multiple options for primary and secondary education within a single district.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The Jefferson County school district manages all 6,995 students and does not host any charter schools. This traditional district model provides a broad range of programs across its 14 campuses. The scale of the district allows for specialized resources that smaller neighbors might not offer.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
The county offers a varied school landscape with seven rural schools, six town-based schools, and one suburban campus. Average school size is 583 students, but Jefferson Co High School stands out as a major hub with 2,054 students. In contrast, Dandridge Elementary provides a more typical primary school feel with 530 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.