For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 782 students in Tazewell, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Tazewell, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tazewell, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell?
4 public schools are located in Tazewell.
What percentage of students in Tazewell go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Tazewell are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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