Best 37771 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,600 students in 37771, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37771, TN are North Middle School, The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools and Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37771 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37771, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best 37771, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Gr: 5-8 | 780 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Gr: 4-8 | 722 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37771, TN?
How many public middle schools are located in 37771?
3 public middle schools are located in 37771.
What is the racial composition of students in 37771?
37771 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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