For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 481 students in Oliver Springs, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oliver Springs, TN are Oliver Springs Middle School, Petros Joyner Elementary School and Norwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oliver Springs, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Oliver Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Oliver Springs, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-7749
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oliver Springs, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oliver Springs, TN include Oliver Springs Middle School, Petros Joyner Elementary School and Norwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oliver Springs?
3 public middle schools are located in Oliver Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Oliver Springs?
Oliver Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Oliver Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oliver Springs include: Norwood Middle School vs. Oliver Springs Middle School, Oliver Springs Middle School vs. Norwood Middle School
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