Oak Ridge High School is the public high school for Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enrolling grades 9 through 12. It was established in 1943 to educate the children of Manhattan Project workers.
Serving 1,635 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,635 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 1,635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,635 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
103 teachers
Year Founded
1943
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
10%
20%
White
68%
57%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #450 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School, Anderson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 88%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
1,635 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oak Ridge High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Oak Ridge School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
An all-around quality school. Excellent teachers, kind people, plenty of opportunities in music/art, excellent sports coaches, and off-campus lunch for upperclassmen. Oak Ridge prepares its students for collegiate courses extremely well and presents a great learning environment for students.
2 10/10/2025
This school is good if your child is talented and focused on a STEM career. If not, no good for your child. The teachers are arrogant. There is way too much homework - more than any other area school. All in the name of "being the best" regardless of how stressed the kids are. If your child is artistic or musical - forget it. Or if your child is on a 504 or IEP or needs extra help - forget it. They have put themselves in an itty bitty corner for one small group of kids because of the Manhattan Project legacy. This should be labeled as a specialty school.
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