Best Monroe County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,773 students in Monroe County, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN are Rural Vale Elementary School, Sweetwater Jr High School and Vonore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monroe County, TN public middle schools have an score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Rural Vale Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551

Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Sweetwater Jr High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
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1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336

Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Vonore Middle School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
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414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730

Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #44.

Tellico Plains Junior High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
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120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250

Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #55.

Madisonville Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
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175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137

Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #66.

Coker Creek Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241

Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: n/an/a

Monroe County Virtual School

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266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373

Gr: 4-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Monroe Academy (Closed 2016)

266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384

Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN include Rural Vale Elementary School, Sweetwater Jr High School and Vonore Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?

7 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.

What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?

Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?