For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,751 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Johnson City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
68 Martha Culp Ave
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 704 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Johnson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson City include: Liberty Bell Middle School vs. Indian Trail Middle School, Indian Trail Middle School vs. Liberty Bell Middle School, Gray Elementary School vs. Ridgeview Elementary School
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