For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 530 students in Tellico Plains, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tellico Plains, TN are Rural Vale Elementary School, Tellico Plains Junior High School and Coker Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tellico Plains, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Tellico Plains have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Tellico Plains, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tellico Plains, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tellico Plains, TN include Rural Vale Elementary School, Tellico Plains Junior High School and Coker Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tellico Plains?
3 public middle schools are located in Tellico Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellico Plains?
Tellico Plains public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Tellico Plains are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tellico Plains include: Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Rural Vale Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School vs. Tellico Plains Junior High School
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