Top 10 Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 7,602 students in Washington County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TN are University School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #77.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2891 Hwy 11e
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #99.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1010.
West View School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2847 Old State Rt 34
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Rank: #1111.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1313.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 908 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, TN

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
348 Boones Creek Christian Chu
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, TN include University School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
14 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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