Harriman: Schools & Education
There are 6 public schools in Harriman. Bowers Elementary is the largest at 568 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,602 students.
- ~1,015 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,015 residents per school. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Roane County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,602 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 115 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Harriman |
| Nearest College · Phone | (865) 882-6703 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Harriman Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 601 Walden Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (865) 882-3195 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37748 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2250 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12