Anderson County School District, Tennessee

Anderson County School District is a unified school district in Anderson County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 40,085 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 282 sq mi (729 km²) of land.

Nashville-DavidsonMemphisKnoxville
Anderson County School District in Tennessee
Knox County School DistrictUnion County School District
Anderson County School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
40,085 ± 43
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Anderson County
Land area
282 sq mi (729 km²)
Median household income
$65,122 ± $3,106
Median home value
$233,800 ± $11,440
Water area
4.12 sq mi (10.7 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4700090
Coordinates (central point)
36.145441, -84.187656

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Anderson County School District, largest first

  1. Oliver Springs (town)3,281 people
  2. Rocky Top (city)1,607 people
  3. Norris (city)1,485 people
  4. Andersonville (CDP)353 people
  5. Briceville (CDP)175 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Oak Ridge City School District14 mi southwest
  2. Knox County School District17 mi southeast
  3. Campbell County School District18 mi north
  4. Union County School District22 mi northeast
  5. Morgan County School District25 mi west
  6. Scott County School District26 mi northwest
  7. Roane County School District30 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Anderson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Anderson County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.