OAKDALE SCHOOL

Oakdale School is a Title I public school that is part of the Morgan County school district, located in Oakdale, TN with about 499 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Oakdale School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakdale School, located at 225 Clifty Creek Road in Oakdale, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational pillar for the small rural community in Morgan County. As a PreK-12 institution, it functions as a comprehensive center for local students, offering a continuous learning environment that spans from early childhood through high school graduation. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Academically and operationally, the school is integrated into the broader Tennessee educational landscape, utilizing resources and digital initiatives—such as those associated with the University of Tennessee’s "VolWeb" network—to support its curriculum. While the school maintains a traditional academic focus, it is deeply embedded in the identity of the Oakdale area, providing not only classroom instruction but also serving as a central hub for extracurricular activities and community engagement. Its mission centers on preparing students for post-secondary success while maintaining the values and traditions of the local region.

For more information, contact Oakdale School at (423) 369-3885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.