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Rutledge Middle School

Q: Is Rutledge Middle School a good school?

Rutledge Middle School ranks 177 th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Rutledge Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Rutledge Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Rutledge Middle School?

Students at Rutledge Middle School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Q: What high school do graduates of Rutledge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rutledge Middle School usually go on to attend Grainger Academy

Public Grades 7-8

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Rutledge Middle School is a public middle school in Rutledge, TN, serving 363 students in 7th and 8th grades as part of Grainger County Schools. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 70th percentile of Tennessee middle schools (177th out of 594) for 2025-2026 — a remarkable turnaround from just a few years ago when it was a 1-star school in the 26th percentile.

Rutledge stands out most in Social Studies, with a 64% proficiency rate that is the highest among nearby schools, including East Ridge Middle School, West View Middle School, and Maury Middle School. Science is also a strength at 52.3% proficiency, second only to East Ridge among local schools. Math has improved dramatically, jumping from 28.8% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 40.7% in 2025-2026, now above the district average. Perhaps most impressive, the school ranks in the 89th percentile statewide for low-income students and the 82nd percentile for special education students — outstanding results that show the school is especially effective at supporting its most vulnerable learners. Chronic absenteeism has also dropped from 41.1% (2021-2022) to just 14.2% (2024-2025), better than the district and state averages.

The remaining challenge is English Language Arts, where 32.6% of students are proficient, below the state's 40.6%. The gap is driven by 8th grade ELA (28.7%), while 7th grade actually meets the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Rutledge trails East Ridge Middle School, Maury Middle School, and West View Middle School overall, but boasts stronger Social Studies than all of them and lower chronic absenteeism than most. At roughly $12,409 per student, the school's spending is moderate — and its outcomes suggest those dollars are used efficiently. If Rutledge can raise ELA achievement to match its other subjects, this 4-star school has the potential to become truly excellent across the board.

363

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

24.5%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

140 Pioneer Drive
Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-3366

District: Grainger County Schools

Students who attend Rutledge Middle School usually attend:

High:	Grainger Academy
	Grainger County Adult High School
	Grainger High School

Feeder schools for Rutledge Middle School:

Elementary:	Bean Station Elementary School
	Joppa Elementary School
	Rutledge Elementary School
	Rutledge Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

9.9%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2014 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 43 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Tennessee median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg43%

Tennessee avg45%

177^th of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 44 pts since 2018

From bottom 26% (2018) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^th of 141Grainger County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	177 of 594	70.2%	★★★★☆
2025	61.5	193 of 583	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.8	348 of 587	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	302 of 594	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	327 of 569	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.2	391 of 576	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.3	380 of 574	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.2	415 of 563	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.6	315 of 492	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.3	353 of 485	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.2	346 of 475	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.3	267 of 466	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	28.5	371 of 462	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	41.4	270 of 435	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	267 of 546	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.5	386 of 554	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.2	304 of 560	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.7	319 of 552	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.1	360 of 538	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	342 of 529	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	112 of 302	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.5	108 of 286	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.8	208 of 285	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.7	160 of 285	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.0	200 of 275	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.4	131 of 261	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	147 of 228	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.3	163 of 219	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	52 of 478	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	79 of 490	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	39.1	292 of 510	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.1	203 of 514	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.7	271 of 495	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.5	351 of 483	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.7	288 of 490	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.2	380 of 481	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	146 of 550	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	45.0	293 of 560	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	271 of 557	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.6	339 of 540	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.9	381 of 529	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.6	347 of 523	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	64 of 349	81.7%	★★★★☆
2025	47.7	122 of 332	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.9	268 of 299	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.4	272 of 288	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	35.2	159 of 260	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	211 of 238	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.1	263 of 279	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	209 of 494	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	232 of 492	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.8	367 of 504	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.9	318 of 503	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.6	355 of 500	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.2	415 of 496	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.1	382 of 484	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.4	424 of 481	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+19 vs school

Special Education (2026)82nd percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)73rd percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)63rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2025)51st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies64%+13 vs state

Science52%+5 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

English Language Arts33%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Science (2026)					TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rutledge Middle School	Public	7-8	140 Pioneer Drive	Rutledge	37861	Grainger County	Grainger County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 828-3366	346	27	13.0	24.5%	317 (91.6%)	3 (0.9%)	22 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	65.5	177^th of 594 public middle schools	70.2%		61.5	193^rd of 583 public middle schools	66.9%	16			42.5	39.0	40.7			36.6	28.7	32.6					55.1	49.4	52.3		65.7	62.4	64.0	$12,409	$1,383	$10,041
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	361 West Broadway Boulevard	Jefferson City	37760	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 475-6133	546	39	14.1	26.7%	430 (78.8%)	7 (1.3%)	89 (16.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	47.5	304^th of 594 public middle schools	48.8%		57.2	224^th of 583 public middle schools	61.6%	80		35.6	26.7	35.9	32.7		38.0	32.1	29.9	33.3				45.1	29.4	34.5	36.3	53.4	50.9	54.5	52.9	$10,972	$324	$9,766
Soldiers Memorial Middle School	Public	5-8	1510 Legion Street	Tazewell	37879	Claiborne County	Claiborne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 626-3531	372	25	14.7	43.6%	349 (93.8%)	5 (1.3%)	9 (2.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	12.1	525^th of 594 public middle schools	11.6%		15.6	501^st of 583 public middle schools	14.1%	24	30.9	< 5%	18.8	9.6	16.4	29.2	18.4	15.3	13.3	19.4			30.9	28.9	25.9	20.5	26.7	13.2	24.7	14.5	17.6	$13,107	$1,321	$10,059
West View Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Indian Path	Morristown	37813	Hamblen County	Hamblen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 581-2407	590	39	15.1	22.2%	400 (67.8%)	13 (2.2%)	124 (21.0%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	23 (3.9%)	71.1	143^rd of 594 public middle schools	75.9%		74.8	109^th of 583 public middle schools	81.3%	34		43.7	48.2	48.1	46.5		40.8	45.5	38.3	41.5	≥ 95%	≥ 95%		48.3	54.8	46.9	50.0	62.1	66.3	60.5	62.9	$11,380	$446	$10,183
Lincoln Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	219 Lincoln Avenue	Morristown	37813	Hamblen County	Hamblen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 581-3200	568	38	14.9	36.9%	242 (42.6%)	30 (5.3%)	243 (42.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	41 (7.2%)	55.3	252^nd of 594 public middle schools	57.6%		67.6	163^rd of 583 public middle schools	72.0%	89		43.0	21.7	32.5	32.5		29.0	32.8	30.0	30.6	76.5	76.5		48.2	46.0	53.3	49.1	49.2	67.7	60.0	58.9	$11,932	$1,040	$9,626
Meadowview Middle School	Public	6-8	1623 Meadowview Ln	Morristown	37814	Hamblen County	Hamblen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 581-6360	597	37	16.1	32.4%	181 (30.3%)	12 (2.0%)	375 (62.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.2%)	30.7	430^th of 594 public middle schools	27.6%		23.3	458^th of 583 public middle schools	21.4%	28		21.8	17.2	22.4	20.3		25.1	22.7	18.9	22.2	67.7	67.7		40.4	36.1	25.3	33.8	42.9	47.8	45.0	45.3	$12,189	$954	$10,407
H Maynard Middle School	Public	6-8	435 Main Street	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-1030	633	45	13.9	30.3%	591 (93.4%)	5 (0.8%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	33.9	410^th of 594 public middle schools	31.0%		24.1	456^th of 583 public middle schools	21.8%	46		24.5	25.3	23.0	24.3		32.1	22.1	29.3	27.3				43.8	32.6	35.5	36.7	42.1	34.4	45.7	40.2	$14,831	$962	$13,189
Maury Middle School	Public	6-8	965 Maury Circle	Dandridge	37725	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 397-3424	564	40	14.2	23.2%	482 (85.5%)	9 (1.6%)	35 (6.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.5%)	67.2	165^th of 594 public middle schools	72.2%		69.6	144^th of 583 public middle schools	75.3%	21		42.4	44.2	47.2	44.6		38.6	44.2	41.1	41.2				50.5	46.1	53.3	50.1	48.1	61.7	61.4	56.7	$10,567	$383	$9,504
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	6595 St. Clair Road	Whitesburg	37891	Hamblen County	Hamblen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 581-3041	503	32	15.7	23.3%	433 (86.1%)	6 (1.2%)	42 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	75.8	106^th of 594 public middle schools	82.2%		70.2	141^st of 583 public middle schools	75.8%	35		55.4	59.9	35.9	50.4		50.0	38.0	38.1	41.7	≥ 95%	≥ 95%		61.5	63.9	49.2	57.8	63.9	71.2	55.9	63.3	$11,550	$328	$10,420
Carter Middle School	Public	6-8	204 North Carter School Road	Strawberry Plains	37871	Knox County	Knox County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 933-3426	587	41	14.4	24.0%	483 (82.3%)	36 (6.1%)	50 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	41.8	348^th of 594 public middle schools	41.4%		30.5	417^th of 583 public middle schools	28.5%	69		38.7	26.6	19.9	29.5		33.7	33.3	24.8	30.4	54.3	54.3		41.2	26.6	35.9	34.8	54.3	51.4	44.9	50.1	$13,470	$756	$12,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutledge Middle School

What high school do graduates of Rutledge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rutledge Middle School usually go on to attend Grainger Academy

Is Rutledge Middle School a good school?

Rutledge Middle School ranks 177^th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rutledge Middle School?

Students at Rutledge Middle School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Rutledge Middle School in?

Grainger County Schools

How many students attend Rutledge Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Rutledge Middle School.

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