For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 829 students in Grainger County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grainger County, TN are Rutledge Middle School and Washburn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Grainger County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutledge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Pioneer Dr
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-3366
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washburn School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grainger County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grainger County, TN include Rutledge Middle School and Washburn School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grainger County?
2 public middle schools are located in Grainger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger 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).
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