For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,669 students in Bradley County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN are Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School and Cleveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bradley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocoee Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Gr: 6-8 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Bradley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN include Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School and Cleveland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bradley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bradley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County?
Bradley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bradley County include: Cleveland Middle School vs. Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School vs. Ocoee Middle School, Ocoee Middle School vs. Cleveland Middle School
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