Claiborne County School District
School District · Tazewell, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Claiborne County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Claiborne County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ellen Myers Primary
Harrogate · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Springdale Elementary
Tazewell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Harrogate · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#123 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,671
+$260 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,061 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Claiborne County ranks #123 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Claiborne County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ellen Myers Primary (6.7/10), Springdale Elementary (6.5/10), and H. Y. Livesay Middle School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Claiborne County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellen Myers Primary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Springdale Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | H. Y. Livesay Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Forge Ridge School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Claiborne High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Midway Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Cumberland Gap High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Powell Valley Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Clairfield Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Claiborne County
Claiborne County is a Tazewell, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,061 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,671 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Claiborne County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ellen Myers Primary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Claiborne County students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Claiborne County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Claiborne County with test data.
Schools in Claiborne County
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Tazewell
- Total Enrollment
- 4,061
- Teachers (FTE)
- 274
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Claiborne County?
The average composite rating for Claiborne County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County spends $11,671 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Claiborne County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Claiborne County is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Claiborne County?
Ellen Myers Primary is the highest-rated school in Claiborne County with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Claiborne County?
Across schools in Claiborne County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Claiborne County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Claiborne County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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