Total enrollment
743
-72 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Whitesburg
Tennessee · Public K-12
Whitesburg, Tennessee runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 743 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Whitesburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 528 |
| Whitesburg Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 215 |
About Whitesburg
Public education in Whitesburg, Tennessee runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 743 students. By footprint, Whitesburg sits in the thinly populated bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Whitesburg is around 372 students, 31% below the Tennessee average of about 537.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 743 students, contracted 9% from the 815 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Whitesburg discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.