For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,722 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN are Anderson County Innovation Academy, Oak Ridge High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Anderson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Ridge High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Anderson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Dragon Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Gr: 9-12
Anderson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson County, TN include Anderson County Innovation Academy, Oak Ridge High School and Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson County?
6 public high schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson County include: Anderson County High School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. Anderson County High School, Clinton High School vs. Oak Ridge High School
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