Best 37879 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 773 students in 37879, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37879, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37879 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37879, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 39% (majority Black).

Best 37879, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 37879 Tennessee

37879, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37879, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37879, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Soldiers Memorial Middle School and Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37879?
3 public middle schools are located in 37879.
What is the racial composition of students in 37879?
37879 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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