Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN, is a rural nonsectarian alternative school serving grades 2 through 12 with a total enrollment of 36 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 4 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
Approximately 19% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the rural community.
Norris Academy is one of several private alternative schools within 10 miles of Andersonville, including a similar 2–12 grade program in Norris, TN.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Norris Academy?
The application deadline for Norris Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Norris Academy is Norris Academy - Sequel (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Crossroads Academy (10.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Norris Academy - Sequel
Special Education School
17 Ridgeway Rd
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
1.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Crossroads Academy
(Christian)
105 Fellowship Ln
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-1239
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-1239
10 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3053 Staffordshire Blvd.
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-3305
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-3305
11 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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