Jefferson County School District
School District · Dandridge, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Jefferson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson 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.
New Market Elementary
New Market · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Talbott Elementary
Talbott · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dandridge Elementary
Dandridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#50 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,648
$763 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,854 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Jefferson County ranks #50 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Jefferson County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Market Elementary (8.5/10), Talbott Elementary (8.2/10), and Dandridge Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Market Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Talbott Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Dandridge Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Piedmont Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Maury Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Mount Horeb Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Rush Strong Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | White Pine Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Jefferson Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is a Dandridge, Tennessee school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 6,854 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $10,648 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Jefferson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Market Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson County students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson County with test data.
Schools in Jefferson County
12 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dandridge
- Total Enrollment
- 6,854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 457
- District spending per student
- $10,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 12 schools in total — 8 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 Jefferson County?
The average composite rating for Jefferson County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County's district-level spending was $10,648 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson County?
New Market Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jefferson County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson County?
Across schools in Jefferson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Jefferson County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
How we rate schools
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- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
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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