For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,527 students in Lenoir City, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lenoir City, TN are North Middle School, The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools and Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenoir City, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lenoir City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Lenoir City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Grades: 5-8
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Grades: 4-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lenoir City, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lenoir City, TN include North Middle School, The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools and Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lenoir City?
3 public middle schools are located in Lenoir City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir City?
Lenoir City public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Lenoir City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lenoir City include: Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School vs. North Middle School, North Middle School vs. Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
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