Oak Ridge School District
School District · Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,761
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,761
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#1 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,761
+$2,350 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,002 students
Larger than Tennessee median
About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a Oak Ridge, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,002 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,761 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Oak Ridge is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glenwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Oak Ridge students show an average math proficiency of 45.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oak Ridge, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Ridge with test data.
Schools in Oak Ridge
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Oak Ridge
- Total Enrollment
- 5,002
- Teachers (FTE)
- 357
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oak Ridge?
The average composite rating for Oak Ridge is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge spends $13,761 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Ridge?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Ridge is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oak Ridge?
Glenwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oak Ridge with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Oak Ridge?
Across schools in Oak Ridge with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oak Ridge compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Oak Ridge has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 8 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Oak Ridge with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene 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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