For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,477 students in 37659, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37659, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and Lamar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37659 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37659, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37659, TN Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesborough Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Fall Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37659, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37659, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and Lamar Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37659?
4 public middle schools are located in 37659.
What is the racial composition of students in 37659?
37659 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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