For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,773 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN are Rural Vale Elementary School, Sweetwater Jr High School and Vonore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Gr: 4-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, TN include Rural Vale Elementary School, Sweetwater Jr High School and Vonore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
7 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monroe County include: Vonore Middle School vs. Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Vonore Middle School, Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Rural Vale Elementary School
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