For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,840 students in Roane County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, TN are Cherokee Middle School, Oliver Springs Middle School and Pine View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Roane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Springs Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Harriman Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Cumberland St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1727
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Rockwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 West Rockwood St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0931
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-0931
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roane County, TN include Cherokee Middle School, Oliver Springs Middle School and Pine View Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Roane County?
9 public middle schools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Roane County include: Norwood Middle School vs. Oliver Springs Middle School, Rockwood Middle School vs. Cherokee Middle School, Cherokee Middle School vs. Rockwood Middle School
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