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Top 5 Best Jefferson County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,949 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TN are Maury Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Rush Strong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Jefferson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maury Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
965 Maury Cir
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3060 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3081 West Old Aj Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
Carter Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 North Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TN include Maury Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Rush Strong Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Maury Middle School, Maury Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School

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