For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,669 students in Cleveland, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, 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.
Cleveland, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocoee Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: #44.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Cleveland, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
1450 Strawberry La
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 473-8473
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 473-8473
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, TN include Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School and Cleveland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleveland?
5 public middle schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cleveland 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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