For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,815 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN are Anderson County Innovation Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Grades: 3-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fairbanks Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Grades: 5-8
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Robertsville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Grades: 5-8
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Norris Square
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 S Main St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN include Anderson County Innovation Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Anderson County include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Robertsville Middle School, Robertsville Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Lake City Middle School vs. Clinton Middle School
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