For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 739 students in Norris, TN (there are , serving 44 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Norris, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norris, TN are Norris Elementary School and Norris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norris, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Norris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Norris, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 East Circle Dr
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Norris Square
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norris, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Norris, TN include Norris Elementary School and Norris Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Norris?
2 public schools are located in Norris.
What percentage of students in Norris go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Norris are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norris?
Norris public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
What It Takes to Run a Public School Day-to-Day
Explore what it takes to run a public school daily, from leadership and staffing to budgeting, safety, and student support systems.
Restorative Justice in Schools: What the Data Shows
Explore restorative justice in schools, including discipline data, outcomes, and implementation insights for educators and families.
Year-Round School Calendars: Pros, Cons, Research
Explore year-round school calendars, including benefits, drawbacks, and what academic research says about student outcomes.