For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,633 students in New Tazewell, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in New Tazewell, TN are Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Claiborne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Tazewell, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in New Tazewell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Tazewell, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-9502
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Claiborne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Davis Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Gr: PK | 144 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Tazewell, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in New Tazewell, TN include Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Claiborne High School.
How many public schools are located in New Tazewell?
4 public schools are located in New Tazewell.
What is the racial composition of students in New Tazewell?
New Tazewell public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in New Tazewell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Tazewell include: Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School, Midway Elementary School vs. Tazewell-new Tazewell Elementary School
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