For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 773 students in Tazewell, TN (there are , serving 160 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Tazewell, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Tazewell, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tazewell, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell?
4 public schools are located in Tazewell.
What percentage of students in Tazewell go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Tazewell are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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