Top 5 Best Jefferson County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,060 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, TN are Maury Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Carter Middle 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 24% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Jefferson County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maury Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
965 Maury Cir
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3424
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Carter Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 North Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
White Pine Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3060 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Rush Strong Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
1221 Gay St
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3194
Grades: 1-12
| 110 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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 Carter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, TN?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, TN?
Jefferson County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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