For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,449 students in Oak Ridge, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Ridge, TN are Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Ridge, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Oak Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oak Ridge, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fairbanks Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Grades: 5-8
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Robertsville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Grades: 5-8
| 743 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oak Ridge, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Ridge, TN include Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School. Oak Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Oak Ridge?
2 public middle schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Oak Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oak Ridge include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Robertsville Middle School, Robertsville Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
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