Serving 278 students in grades 5-8, H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: H. Y. Livesay Middle School serves the northern part of Harrogate, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. Y. Livesay Middle School's student population of 278 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!
School Rankings
H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. Y. Livesay Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Y. Livesay Middle School's ranking?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is ranked #435 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
278 students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of H. Y. Livesay Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does H. Y. Livesay Middle School offer ?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. Y. Livesay Middle School part of?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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