For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,136 students in Bristol, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, TN are Tennessee Online Public School and Bristol Tennessee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Bristol, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tennessee Online Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Mlk Jr. Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9209
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9209
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Alabama St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9449
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9449
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Bristol, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Mt Area Dr
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1675
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
735 Martin L. King Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9311
Gr: PK-6
1717 Bristol Caverns Hwy
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1880
Gr: 6-8
2125 Carolina Av
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1855
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3341 Weaver Pk
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 354-1853
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, TN include Tennessee Online Public School and Bristol Tennessee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bristol?
2 public middle schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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