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Surgoinsville Middle School

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Surgoinsville Middle School ranks 238 th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

238^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Surgoinsville Middle School is a small, rural middle school in Surgoinsville, TN, serving 255 students in grades 5–8 within Hawkins County Schools. Despite being part of a district that ranks in the 30th percentile statewide, Surgoinsville Middle School has consistently earned 3 stars and performs around the 60th percentile in Tennessee, exceeding its district in every tested subject and beating state averages in English language arts, science, and social studies.

One of the school's standout strengths is attendance: its chronic absenteeism rate is just 13.9%, far lower than the district (19.8%) and state (18.3%) averages, and the lowest among all nearby middle schools compared here. Science and social studies are particularly strong, especially in 7th grade, where proficiency rates reach 64.4% and 71.2% respectively—well above state averages. The school also achieves exceptional results with economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the 72nd percentile statewide. Mathematics is the primary weakness, with proficiency at 37.1% versus the state's 43.0%, and the school does not offer Algebra I to 8th graders, unlike several neighboring schools.

Compared to regional peers, Surgoinsville performs well for its spending of $14,946 per student. It outperforms Church Hill Middle School in every subject and far surpasses Rogersville Middle School, which spends more per student yet ranks in the 29th percentile. It also beats Hancock Middle School by wide margins despite that school spending more per pupil. While Ross N. Robinson Middle School in Kingsport scores higher academically, Surgoinsville has a far lower chronic absenteeism rate. Overall, this is an efficient, higher-performing school within a struggling district, with room to grow in math and 8th-grade science and social studies.

255

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

37.6%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

1044 Main Street
Surgoinsville, TN 37873

(423) 345-2252

District: Hawkins County Schools

Students who attend Surgoinsville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Volunteer High School

Feeder schools for Surgoinsville Middle School:

Elementary:

Surgoinsville Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Tennessee median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg40%

Tennessee avg45%

238^th of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 30 pts since 2017

From bottom 30% (2017) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 141Hawkins 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	57.0	238 of 594	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	222 of 583	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	268 of 587	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	230 of 594	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.3	192 of 569	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	146 of 576	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	52.5	225 of 574	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.6	153 of 563	72.8%	★★★★☆
2017	40.0	253 of 362	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.6	297 of 492	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.4	198 of 485	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.2	170 of 475	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	79.8	77 of 466	83.5%	★★★★☆
2011	77.7	93 of 462	79.9%	★★★★☆
2010	43.9	255 of 435	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	59.4	193 of 546	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.6	180 of 554	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	163 of 560	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	132 of 552	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	129 of 538	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	55.5	206 of 529	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	132 of 478	72.4%	★★★★☆
2025	59.1	152 of 490	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.5	267 of 510	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.9	272 of 514	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	205 of 495	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.8	119 of 483	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	90 of 490	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	91 of 481	81.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	249 of 550	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	322 of 560	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.7	279 of 557	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.2	252 of 540	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	169 of 529	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	232 of 523	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	39.0	183 of 349	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.7	153 of 238	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.3	89 of 279	68.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	277 of 494	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.9	270 of 492	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	302 of 504	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	270 of 503	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.8	203 of 500	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.3	188 of 496	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.6	283 of 484	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.6	183 of 481	62.0%	★★★☆☆

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)72nd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)65th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)48th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)44th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies57%+6 vs state

Science49%~ state avg

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Mathematics37%-6 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Due to the current administration at SMS the integrity of the school has rapidly declined . The children rule the school and not in a positive way , hoping for changes for 2017/18 school year . Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)			TNReady Geometry (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 7th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Geometry 7th Grade	TNReady Geometry 8th Grade	TNReady Geometry 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
Surgoinsville Middle School	Public	5-8	1044 Main Street	Surgoinsville	37873	Hawkins County	Hawkins County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 345-2252	259	19	13.6	37.6%	238 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	57	238^th of 594 public middle schools	59.9%		57.5	222^nd of 583 public middle schools	61.9%	16	48.6	38.1	27.1	32.1	37.1	54.3	42.2	37.3	32.7	42.3							50.0	41.3	64.4	39.3	48.8	62.5	71.2	35.7	57.0	$14,946	$927	$13,050
Rogersville Middle School	Public	6-8	958 McKinney Avenue	Rogersville	37857	Hawkins County	Hawkins County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 272-7603	374	32	11.6	35.6%	347 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	31.9	424^th of 594 public middle schools	28.6%		31	415^th of 583 public middle schools	28.8%	9		21.3	22.9	20.2	21.4		35.8	26.7	16.4	26.4								39.2	37.7	30.7	35.9	42.1	48.1	33.6	41.2	$15,372	$1,008	$13,470
Church Hill Middle School	Public	5-8	211 Oak Drive	Church Hill	37642	Hawkins County	Hawkins County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 357-3051	347	25	13.8	31.6%	316 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	53.4	268^th of 594 public middle schools	54.9%		52.4	252^nd of 583 public middle schools	56.8%	16	37.3	41.9	33.5	28.6	35.1	41.0	37.6	29.8	26.5	33.5							40.4	47.5	50.0	41.1	44.7	49.2	65.2	51.8	55.0	$12,098	$909	$10,425
North Greene Middle School	Public	5-8	2705 Ottway Road	Greeneville	37745	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 234-8511	258	20	12.9	26.0%	236 (91.5%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	63.6	191^st of 594 public middle schools	67.8%		55.1	233^rd of 583 public middle schools	60.0%	42	46.8	53.2	34.3	40.4	43.6	38.1	43.5	32.8	31.1	36.4							54.0	71.0	52.2	54.1	57.7	48.4	53.7	52.5	51.6	$19,532	$728	$17,627
Sullivan Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	1236 Moreland Drive	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1300	646	41	15.7	25.7%	606 (93.8%)	9 (1.4%)	18 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	47.6	303^rd of 594 public middle schools	49.0%		54.7	235^th of 583 public middle schools	59.7%	68		42.4	37.0	9.7	32.0		30.3	37.0	33.0	33.7		84.4	84.4					34.8	53.2	34.5	41.8	43.9	51.1	39.5	45.4	$13,261	$843	$11,621
John Sevier Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Wateree Street	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 378-2450	799	59	13.6	38.8%	570 (71.3%)	55 (6.9%)	68 (8.5%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (11.8%)	71.1	144^th of 594 public middle schools	75.8%		60.1	202^nd of 583 public middle schools	65.4%	58		58.8	36.1	37.8	44.6		52.9	40.0	35.7	42.7	≥ 95%	84.2	92.9		93.8	93.8		53.4	56.5	54.6	54.8	56.5	64.7	56.2	59.0	$14,291	$1,370	$12,231
West Greene Middle School	Public	6-8	250 West School Street	Mosheim	37818	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 422-6470	378	27	13.8	25.6%	343 (90.7%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	44.9	328^th of 594 public middle schools	44.8%		54.5	237^th of 583 public middle schools	59.3%	91		37.0	30.7	30.9	33.1		34.8	27.6	31.8	31.5		78.9	78.9					52.6	40.9	32.6	42.2	43.7	48.8	38.0	43.5	$12,148	$1,010	$10,363
Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Main Street	Sneedville	37869	Hancock County	Hancock County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(423) 733-4611	190	16	12.0	42.1%	185 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	26.5	454^th of 594 public middle schools	23.6%		19.5	478^th of 583 public middle schools	18.0%	24		12.9	13.9	30.2	18.8		30.6	19.2	26.6	25.1								37.1	23.6	39.1	32.8	37.1	34.7	31.3	34.3	$16,662	$2,285	$13,046
Ross N. Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	1517 Jessee Street	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport City Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2200	930	62	15.1	21.7%	748 (80.4%)	30 (3.2%)	60 (6.5%)	16 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.5%)	85.1	60^th of 594 public middle schools	89.9%		84.1	61^st of 583 public middle schools	89.5%	1		59.7	46.6	53.2	53.6		56.4	48.2	49.3	51.3	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%		≥ 95%	≥ 95%		67.1	62.6	60.8	63.5	67.3	71.0	63.2	67.2	$13,302	$697	$11,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Surgoinsville Middle School

What district is Surgoinsville Middle School in?

Hawkins County Schools

How many students attend Surgoinsville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 255 students attended Surgoinsville Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Surgoinsville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Surgoinsville Middle School usually go on to attend Volunteer High School

What is the racial makeup of Surgoinsville Middle School?

Students at Surgoinsville Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Surgoinsville Middle School a good school?

Surgoinsville Middle School ranks 238^th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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