For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,773 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN are Rural Vale Elementary School, Tellico Plains Junior High School and Vonore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Sweetwater Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Grades: 7-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Grades: 4-12
| 217 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN include Rural Vale Elementary School, Tellico Plains Junior High School and Vonore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
7 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monroe County include: Vonore Middle School vs. Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Vonore Middle School, Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Rural Vale Elementary School
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