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Best Johnson City Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,753 students in Johnson City, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson City, TN are University School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson City, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Johnson City, TN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Boones Creek Elementary School (Closed 2021)
348 Boones Creek Christian Chu
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Boones Creek Middle School (Closed 2020)
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Johnson City Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson City, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson City, TN include University School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School. Johnson City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson City?
8 public middle schools are located in Johnson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City?
Johnson City public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Johnson City are often viewed compared to one another?

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