For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,554 students in Harriman, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN are Midtown Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School and Harriman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harriman, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Harriman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Harriman, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Harriman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Harriman, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Harriman, TN include Midtown Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School and Harriman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harriman?
6 public schools are located in Harriman.
What is the racial composition of students in Harriman?
Harriman public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harriman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harriman include: Midtown Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School vs. Midtown Elementary School
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