For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,559 students in Harriman, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Harriman, TN are Midtown Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School and Harriman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harriman, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Harriman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harriman, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Harriman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Roane St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harriman, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Harriman, TN include Midtown Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School and Harriman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harriman?
6 public schools are located in Harriman.
What is the racial composition of students in Harriman?
Harriman public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harriman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harriman include: Midtown Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School vs. Midtown Elementary School
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