Photo: Pkeets · CC BY-SA 3.0New Tazewell’s public schools score below 76% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
In New Tazewell, 24% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Tazewell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New Tazewell’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,168 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind New Tazewell’s grade
C−: better than 24% of Tennessee school districts, #147 of 176 Tennessee towns. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Tazewell, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in New Tazewell
The Alpha School
Grades PK · 144 students
Kindergarten in New Tazewell
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Grades K–4 · 472 students
1st grade in New Tazewell
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Grades K–4 · 472 students
2nd grade in New Tazewell
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Grades K–4 · 472 students
3rd grade in New Tazewell
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Grades K–4 · 472 students
4th grade in New Tazewell
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
Grades K–4 · 472 students
9th grade in New Tazewell
Claiborne High School
Grades 9–12 · 613 students
10th grade in New Tazewell
Claiborne High School
Grades 9–12 · 613 students
11th grade in New Tazewell
Claiborne High School
Grades 9–12 · 613 students
12th grade in New Tazewell
Claiborne High School
Grades 9–12 · 613 students
New Tazewell’s public schools are run by Claiborne County School District, which also serves Cumberland Gap, Harrogate and Tazewell. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
New Tazewell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share New Tazewell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Tazewell | C− | Claiborne County |
| Tazewell | C− | Claiborne County |
Every school in New Tazewell
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about New Tazewell’s schools
Are New Tazewell’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Tazewell children attend score below 76% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #147 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 25%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Tazewell in?
Claiborne County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,967 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do New Tazewell kids go to high school?
Claiborne High School, with 613 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is New Tazewell’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Claiborne County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does New Tazewell spend per student?
$12,168 in Claiborne County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Tazewell?
Yes: Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee (religious, grades K–8, 85 students).
Parents talk
What New Tazewell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Tazewell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.