Jefferson County Public Schools
Jefferson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,995
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Jefferson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Jefferson County has one district entry in this county file: Jefferson County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Dandridge has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
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 | Listed only | Jefferson County | White Pine, 37890Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 754 |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Listed only | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Jefferson Middle School | Listed only | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 586 |
| Dandridge Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Maury Middle School | Listed only | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 516 |
| Rush Strong Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | Strawberry Plains, 37871Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 492 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 433 |
| Piedmont Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| New Market Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | New Market, 37820Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Talbott Elementary | Listed only | Jefferson County | Talbott, 37877Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 290 |
| Jefferson Virtual Academy | Listed only | Jefferson County | Dandridge, 37725Town: Fringe | 2–12 | Virtual | 68 |
| Dandridge Head Start | Listed only | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Town: Fringe | PK | Other | 0 |
| Jefferson County Adult High School | Listed only | Jefferson County | Jefferson City, 37760Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | High | 0 |
Jefferson Co High School
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Rural: Fringe
White Pine Elementary
Jefferson County
White Pine, 37890 / Town: Fringe
Mount Horeb Elementary School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Dandridge Elementary
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Town: Fringe
Maury Middle School
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Town: Fringe
Rush Strong Elementary
Jefferson County
Strawberry Plains, 37871 / Town: Fringe
Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Suburb: Small
Piedmont Elementary
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Rural: Fringe
New Market Elementary
Jefferson County
New Market, 37820 / Rural: Fringe
Talbott Elementary
Jefferson County
Talbott, 37877 / Rural: Fringe
Jefferson Virtual Academy
Jefferson County
Dandridge, 37725 / Town: Fringe
Dandridge Head Start
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Town: Fringe
Jefferson County Adult High School
Jefferson County
Jefferson City, 37760 / Rural: Fringe
Jefferson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.