For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 372 students in La Follette, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in La Follette, TN is Lafollette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Follette, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in La Follette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Follette, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafollette Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 East Central Ave
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
East Lafollette Learning Academy
Alternative School
860 East Chestnut
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Follette, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Follette, TN include Lafollette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Follette?
2 public middle schools are located in La Follette.
What is the racial composition of students in La Follette?
La Follette public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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