For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 987 students in 37604, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37604, TN are Liberty Bell Middle School and Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37604 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37604, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 37604, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #22.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
37604, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37604, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37604, TN include Liberty Bell Middle School and Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37604?
2 public middle schools are located in 37604.
What is the racial composition of students in 37604?
37604 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).
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