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7 schools in Rutledge

Tennessee · Public K-12

In Rutledge, public K-12 schools number 7 and serve approximately 2,061 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Rutledge

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,061
-393 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Grainger AcademyHigh09-126
Grainger Co Adult HighHigh09-1210
Grainger High SchoolHigh09-12756
Joppa ElementaryElementaryPK-06404
Rutledge Elementary SchoolElementary02-06323
Rutledge Middle SchoolMiddle07-08363
Rutledge PrimaryElementaryPK-01199

About Rutledge

Rutledge is a mid-sized Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 2,061 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in Rutledge is around 294 students, 45% meaningfully below the Tennessee average of about 537.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Rutledge has fell 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,454 students to 2,061. Rutledge now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Rutledge discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Rutledge, Tennessee?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Rutledge, with a combined enrollment of about 2,061.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rutledge?
Rutledge has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Rutledge?
Grainger High School is the largest public school in Rutledge by enrollment, with approximately 756 students.
What school districts serve Rutledge?
Rutledge public schools are operated by Grainger County.
What grade levels do public schools in Rutledge cover?
Public schools in Rutledge serve students from pre-K through grade 12.