Grainger County

Located at 7850 Rutledge Pike in Rutledge, Tennessee, the Grainger County School District serves as an active, traditional public system dedicated to serving families across a rural distant landscape within the broader Knoxville metropolitan region. Operating nine standard public campuses, the district provides a seamless educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district supports a total student enrollment of 2,975 learners, offering accessible early childhood education and complete secondary pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and career opportunities.

The district's student body reflects a steady progression across all grade levels, beginning with 123 pre-kindergarten children and averaging roughly 200 to 230 students per grade level up through the graduating senior class of 246 students. Culturally, the student body encompasses a diverse mix of backgrounds, including 2,703 White students, 210 Hispanic students, 30 students of two or more races, 26 Black students, and small representation among Asian and American Indian students. Within the federal 2024–2025 record cycle, full-time equivalent staffing data—including instructional and support roles—is noted as zero, reflecting a specific reporting baseline often seen in administrative dataset updates where local staffing counts are maintained through state or district-level personnel channels. Families, community members, and researchers seeking direct engagement can explore further resources on the district's website at www.grainger.k12.tn.us or contact the administrative central office at (865) 828-3611.