For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,699 students in Morgan County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, TN are Central Middle School, Oakdale School and Coalfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Clifty Creek Rd
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Grades: PK-12
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Coalfield School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Coalhill Rd
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Sunbright School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, TN include Central Middle School, Oakdale School and Coalfield School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morgan County?
4 public middle schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Morgan County include: Oakdale School vs. Sunbright School, Coalfield School vs. Sunbright School, Sunbright School vs. Coalfield School
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