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6 schools in Harriman

Tennessee · Public K-12

Parents in Harriman have 6 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 1,559 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Harriman

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,559
-79 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 83%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bowers ElementaryElementaryPK-05524
Harriman High SchoolHigh09-12354
Harriman Middle SchoolMiddle06-08284
Midtown Educational CenterHigh06-1246
Midtown ElementaryElementaryPK-05273
Roane County Virtual AcademyCombinedKG-1278

About Harriman

Public education in Harriman, Tennessee runs across 6 schools that teaches roughly 1,559 students. By footprint, Harriman sits in the average-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Harriman is around 260 students, 52% below the Tennessee average of about 537.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 1,638 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,559 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Harriman added 1 school, going from 5 to 6.

On this page, the community for Harriman discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Harriman, Tennessee?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Harriman, with a combined enrollment of about 1,559.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Harriman?
Harriman has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Harriman?
Bowers Elementary is the largest public school in Harriman by enrollment, with approximately 524 students.
What school districts serve Harriman?
Harriman public schools are operated by Roane County.
What grade levels do public schools in Harriman cover?
Public schools in Harriman serve students from pre-K through grade 12.