For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
37604, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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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