For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,815 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN are Anderson County Innovation Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fairbanks Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Gr: 5-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Robertsville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Gr: 5-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Norris Square
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 S Main St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2609
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Gr: K-12
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TN include Anderson County Innovation Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Robertsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Anderson County include: Robertsville Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Robertsville Middle School, Lake City Middle School vs. Clinton Middle School
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