Middle Schools in Hamblen County

The middle schools in Hamblen County, Tennessee, serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse range of educational opportunities. Among the four middle schools in the district, West View Middle School and East Ridge Middle School stand out as the top performers, consistently ranking among the best in the state and outpacing the county and Tennessee averages in academic achievement.

West View Middle School and East Ridge Middle School have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with West View ranking 142nd out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and East Ridge ranking 139th. These schools excel in various subject areas, with over 50% proficiency in science, social studies, and Algebra I. In contrast, Meadowview Middle School struggles the most academically, with proficiency rates below the county and state averages in most subjects.

The demographic composition of the student body appears to be a factor in the schools' academic performance. West View Middle School and East Ridge Middle School have higher percentages of White and Asian students, while Lincoln Heights Middle School has a more diverse student population, and Meadowview Middle School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population. This suggests that the schools with higher percentages of White and Asian students tend to have stronger academic outcomes.