Total enrollment
6,178
-163 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Roane County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Roane County is a Tennessee county whose public-school system spans 18 schools and approximately 6,178 students. Median household income runs about $71,885. That works out to 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Roane County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Roane County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,178 | #37 of 90 | #1,147 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #26 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.6% | #59 of 90 | #1,999 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Roane County school rankings
Residents
55,208
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
1 districts
Enrollment
6,178
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,885
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
2,844 students
Middle
5
1,416 students
High
6
1,840 students
Combined / other
1
78 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roane County Public Schools
6,178 students · 1 district in Roane County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Roane 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Roane County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Midway High School· 62.3%
- Roane County High School· 52.4%
- Kingston Elementary· 50.4%
- Midway Middle School· 50.0%
- Oliver Springs High School· 50.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Rockwood Middle School· 19.2%
- Oliver Springs Middle· 27.7%
- Harriman Middle School· 28.1%
- Roane County Virtual Academy· 29.8%
- Midtown Elementary· 32.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Kingston | Elementary | PK-05 | 736 | · |
| Roane County High School | Kingston | High | 09-12 | 625 | · |
| Ridge View Elementary | Rockwood | Elementary | PK-05 | 577 | · |
| Bowers Elementary | Harriman | Elementary | PK-05 | 524 | · |
| Cherokee Middle School | Kingston | Middle | 06-08 | 495 | · |
| Midway Elementary | Kingston | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 | · |
| Harriman High School | Harriman | High | 09-12 | 354 | · |
| Dyllis Springs Elementary | Oliver Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 324 | · |
| Rockwood High School | Rockwood | High | 09-12 | 320 | · |
| Harriman Middle School | Harriman | Middle | 06-08 | 284 | · |
| Oliver Springs High School | Oliver Springs | High | 09-12 | 278 | · |
| Rockwood Middle School | Rockwood | Middle | 06-08 | 274 | · |
| Midtown Elementary | Harriman | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 | · |
| Midway High School | Kingston | High | 09-12 | 217 | · |
| Midway Middle School | Ten Mile | Middle | 06-08 | 191 | · |
| Oliver Springs Middle | Oliver Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 172 | · |
| Roane County Virtual Academy | Harriman | Combined | KG-12 | 78 | · |
| Midtown Educational Center | Harriman | High | 06-12 | 46 | · |
Cities in Roane County
About Roane County
Across the compact Tennessee county of Roane County of about 55,208 residents, the public-school footprint covers 18 schools and about 6,178 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,885, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 17% noticeably above the Tennessee median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Roane County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,844 students), 5 middle schools (1,416), 6 high schools (1,840), and 1 combined or other schools.
Roane County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 6,178 students across Roane County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,178 students, contracted 3% from the 6,341 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Roane County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data