For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 351 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 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), 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 5% 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 La Follette, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafollette Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
La Follette, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 East Chestnut St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
318 W Beech St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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