For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 639 students in Rocky Top, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Top, TN are Lake City Elementary School and Lake City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Top, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Rocky Top have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rocky Top, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Lindsay St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2108
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2108
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 S Main St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rocky Top, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Top, TN include Lake City Elementary School and Lake City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rocky Top?
2 public schools are located in Rocky Top.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Top?
Rocky Top public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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