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Best Monroe County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 40% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7336
Gr: 7-8 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Virtual School
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Gr: 4-12 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 11%

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 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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