For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,144 students in Hixson, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hixson, TN are Loftis Middle School and Hixson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hixson, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hixson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Hixson, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loftis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5681 Old Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0600
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hixson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hixson, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hixson, TN include Loftis Middle School and Hixson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hixson?
2 public middle schools are located in Hixson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hixson?
Hixson public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Hixson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hixson include: Hixson Middle School vs. Loftis Middle School, Loftis Middle School vs. Hixson Middle School
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