For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 693 students in Whitesburg, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN are Whitesburg Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitesburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Whitesburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Schools in Whitesburg, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7859 East Andrew Johnson
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Whitesburg, TN include Whitesburg Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Whitesburg?
2 public schools are located in Whitesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitesburg?
Whitesburg public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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