Forge Ridge School

Forge Ridge School is a public elementary school in Harrogate, TN, part of the Claiborne County. The school serves approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 95.7th percentile among TN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 24% proficiency in math, 15 points below the state average and 25% in reading/language arts, 16 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,618, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Forge Ridge School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Forge Ridge School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.