Summary
Oakdale School in Oakdale, TN, is a PK–12 alternative school serving 427 students as part of Morgan County Schools. The school sits in a district ranked in the 6th percentile of Tennessee districts, yet Oakdale outperforms the district in most subject areas. Oakdale spends about $13,276 per student in 2024–2025, higher than nearby Sunbright School and Coalfield School, and maintains a 14:1 student–teacher ratio. Its most recent graduation rate is 93.3%, above the state average of 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism is just 5.8%, less than one-third of the statewide rate and far below the 27.5% at Roane County Virtual Academy.
Academically, Oakdale shows a clear literacy and humanities focus. ELA proficiency across all grades is 40.7%, matching the state average and exceeding Sunbright School (35.1%) and Coalfield School (33.5%). US History is a standout at 62.1%, well above the state's 42.4%. Algebra II proficiency of 36.4% is close to the state average and far ahead of Sunbright School (5.0%) and Coalfield School (12.0%). However, there is a notable pattern: 3rd-grade scores are excellent, but math proficiency drops sharply by 5th grade (14.8% vs. state 47.4%). Introductory high-school courses are weak, yet upper-level courses like English II (51.4%) are strong, suggesting students who persist receive solid support.
Compared with nearby schools, Oakdale's strengths are consistent attendance and humanities outcomes rather than math and science. It leads local peers in ELA, US History, and Algebra II but lags in Algebra I, Biology I, and 5th-grade math. Coalfield School has the highest graduation rate in the group (97.4% vs. Oakdale's 93.3%), while Roane County Virtual Academy shows much lower proficiency across all subjects. Oakdale's higher spending does not produce higher math and science scores, but it appears to support excellent attendance, solid graduation rates, and strong reading and social studies results. For families, Oakdale offers a close-knit alternative school with dependable attendance and clear strengths in literacy and history, while math and science remain areas to watch.
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