Middle Schools in Hawkins County Schools

Hawkins County Schools in Tennessee serves three middle schools—Rogersville Middle School, Church Hill Middle School, and Surgoinsville Middle School—covering grades 5–8 and 6–8 across the county. The three schools form a clear performance hierarchy: Surgoinsville Middle School is the standout, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide and beating state averages in ELA, science, and social studies. Church Hill Middle School is the largest and most consistent, with a stable 3-star rating and the lowest per-student spending at $12,098. Rogersville Middle School trails significantly, ranking in the 29th percentile with 1-star status and below district and state averages in every subject.

Attendance and spending tell an important story. Surgoinsville Middle School has the lowest chronic absenteeism at 13.9%, while Rogersville Middle School tops 23.7%. Despite spending the most per student ($15,372), Rogersville's academic outcomes are the weakest—math proficiency is just 21.4% compared to the state's 43.0%. Across the district, math is the biggest challenge; even the best school falls six points below the state average. Meanwhile, social studies is a relative strength, with both Surgoinsville and Church Hill near or above state levels.

For parents, the key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results, and attendance appears tightly linked to achievement. Surgoinsville Middle School shows what a small, high-attendance community school can accomplish, while Church Hill Middle School offers solid, efficient education at scale. Rogersville Middle School needs targeted support, especially in 8th grade math and ELA, where proficiency falls below 21%. Overall, middle school math intervention and reducing chronic absenteeism should be the district’s top priorities.