For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 633 students in Polk County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TN are Chilhowee Middle School and Copper Basin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Polk County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilhowee Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Copper Basin High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3291
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 40
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TN include Chilhowee Middle School and Copper Basin High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
3 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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