For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,092 students in Marion County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, TN are Jasper Middle School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Grades: 5-8
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Grades: 7-12
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Marion Virtual High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Marion County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, TN include Jasper Middle School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County include: Jasper Middle School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School, Richard Hardy Memorial School vs. Jasper Middle School
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