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Best Claiborne County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,920 students in Claiborne County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claiborne County, TN are H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Springdale Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Claiborne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-4663
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Hwy 25e South
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Clairfield Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6360 Hwy 90
Clairfield, TN 37715
(423) 784-6052
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3543
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Claiborne County, TN

Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Powell Valley High School (Closed 2004)
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claiborne County, TN include H. Y. Livesay Middle School, Springdale Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Claiborne County?
8 public middle schools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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