Total enrollment
6,178
-455 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Roane County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Roane County is a Tennessee county whose public-school system spans 18 campuses and approximately 6,178 students. Median household income runs about $71,885. That works out to 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Roane County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
1 districts
Enrollment
6,178
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 7% from the 6,633 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 17 to 18 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 87% over the same window.
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
Roane County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data