For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 546 students in Jefferson City, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in Jefferson City, TN is Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Jefferson City, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Jefferson City, Tennessee 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson City?
1 public middle schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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