For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 735 students in Fentress County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Fentress County, TN are Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and Clarkrange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fentress County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fentress County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Fentress County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fentress County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 North Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkrange High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Fentress County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1026 W Rock Quarry Rd
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3131
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3131
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
P O Box 69
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fentress County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Fentress County, TN include Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and Clarkrange High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fentress County?
3 public high schools are located in Fentress County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fentress County?
Fentress County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fentress County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fentress County include: Clarkrange High School vs. Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute vs. Clarkrange High School
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