Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0White Pine’s public schools outscore 56% of Tennessee districts
The grade covers the public school district serving White Pine, 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 98% 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.
White Pine’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 241 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of White Pine’s, its schools beat 64%, higher than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,030 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Jefferson Co High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Lakeway Christian Academy-Lakeway Christian School (private) and New Vision Christian School (private) are 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 White Pine’s grade
B: better than 56% of Tennessee school districts, #91 of 176 Tennessee towns. Graduation is above the Tennessee average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve White Pine, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
Kindergarten in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
1st grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
2nd grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
3rd grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
4th grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
5th grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
6th grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
7th grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
8th grade in White Pine
White Pine Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 705 students
9th grade in White Pine
Jefferson Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,965 students · in Dandridge
10th grade in White Pine
Jefferson Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,965 students · in Dandridge
11th grade in White Pine · depends on your address
Jefferson Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,965 students · in Dandridge
Jefferson County Adult High School
Grades 11–12 · 19 students · in Jefferson City
12th grade in White Pine · depends on your address
Jefferson Co High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,965 students · in Dandridge
Jefferson County Adult High School
Grades 11–12 · 19 students · in Jefferson City
White Pine’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District, which also serves Baneberry, Dandridge, Jefferson City and New Market. 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.
Below the state in reading
White Pine vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share White Pine’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| White Pine | B | Jefferson County |
Every school in White Pine
4 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 White Pine’s schools
Are White Pine’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Tennessee: the public schools White Pine children attend outscore 56% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #91 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is White Pine in?
Jefferson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,937 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do White Pine kids go to high school?
Jefferson Co High School in Dandridge, with 1,965 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is White Pine’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does White Pine spend per student?
$11,030 in Jefferson County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in White Pine?
Yes: Lakeway Christian Academy-Lakeway Christian School (religious, grades 6–12, 609 students) and New Vision Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 38 students).
Parents talk
What White Pine families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near White Pine → 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.