For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 656 students in 37716, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37716, TN are Anderson County Innovation Academy, Clinton Middle School and Clinch River Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37716 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37716, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37716, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37716, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37716, TN include Anderson County Innovation Academy, Clinton Middle School and Clinch River Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37716?
3 public middle schools are located in 37716.
What is the racial composition of students in 37716?
37716 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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