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Jefferson County

Tennessee · Public K-12

14 public schools serving approximately 6,995 students, in a county of 56,864 residents.

Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
6,995
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,114
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
8
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson County
6,995 students · 1 district in Jefferson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.2% under 18

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jefferson Co High SchoolDandridgeHigh09-122,054·
White Pine ElementaryWhite PineElementaryPK-08754·
Mount Horeb Elementary SchoolJefferson CityElementaryPK-05593·
Jefferson Middle SchoolJefferson CityMiddle06-08586·
Dandridge ElementaryDandridgeElementaryPK-05530·
Maury Middle SchoolDandridgeMiddle06-08516·
Rush Strong ElementaryStrawberry PlainsElementaryPK-08492·
Jefferson ElementaryJefferson CityElementaryPK-05433·
Piedmont ElementaryDandridgeElementaryPK-05352·
New Market ElementaryNew MarketElementaryPK-05327·
Talbott ElementaryTalbottElementaryPK-05290·
Jefferson Virtual AcademyDandridgeOther02-1268·
Dandridge Head StartJefferson CityPrekindergartenPK-PK0·
Jefferson County Adult High SchoolJefferson CityHigh11-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 6,995.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 6,995 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has roughly 56,864 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $66,114, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson County?
Approximately 20.8% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in Jefferson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County residents are approximately 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jefferson County is owner-occupied?
Jefferson County has about 25,632 housing units, of which roughly 75.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data