Public schools in Rutledge, TN
8 open public schools with an address in Rutledge, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,061
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rutledge public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Rutledge, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,061 students, an average of 294 per school. The largest campus is Grainger High School (756 students), and the largest elementary school is Joppa Elementary School (404).
Every listed school belongs to Grainger County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Rutledge
Elementary schools in Rutledge
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joppa Elementary School Grainger County Schools | PK–06 | 404 | — | |
| Rutledge Elementary School Grainger County Schools | 02–06 | 323 | — | |
| Rutledge Primary School Grainger County Schools | PK–01 | 199 | — |
Middle schools in Rutledge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutledge Middle School Grainger County Schools | 07–08 | 363 | — |
High schools in Rutledge
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger Academy Grainger County Schools | 09–12 | 6 | — | |
| Grainger County Adult High School Grainger County Schools | 09–12 | 10 | — | |
| Grainger County Virtual Academy Grainger County Schools | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Grainger High School Grainger County Schools | 09–12 | 756 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.9%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rutledge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,061 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rutledge
How many public schools are in Rutledge, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Rutledge: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 2,061 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rutledge?
All listed public schools with an address in Rutledge belong to Grainger County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rutledge?
Grainger High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rutledge, with 756 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rutledge?
No school with an address in Rutledge is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Rutledge guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities