For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,929 students in 37659, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37659, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch 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 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (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 11% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
37659, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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