Best Public Schools in Harrogate, TN

The city of Harrogate, Tennessee is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Ellen Myers Primary and Forge Ridge School) and one middle school (H.Y. Livesay Middle School). These schools serve students in the Claiborne County school district, which is ranked 105 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, H.Y. Livesay Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Tennessee middle schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Claiborne County and Tennessee state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Forge Ridge School has shown more variability in its performance, ranking between the top 40% and bottom 30% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past 3 years, with its overall test scores below the state averages but outperforming the Claiborne County district in several areas.

The data also reveals some interesting insights across the schools, such as the wide range of proficiency rates, from as low as 5.6% in 3rd grade science at Forge Ridge School to as high as 72.3% in 7th grade science at H.Y. Livesay Middle School. Additionally, all three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and the school with the highest per-student spending, Forge Ridge School, does not necessarily have the best overall performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes.