For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 546 students in Jefferson City, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jefferson City, TN is Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Jefferson City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Jefferson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson City?
1 public middle schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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