For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,451 students in Grundy County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, TN are North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Main St
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Monteagle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 East Main St
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Schoolhouse Rd
Palmer, TN 37365
(931) 779-3383
Palmer, TN 37365
(931) 779-3383
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #55.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
477 55th Avenue North
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
276 3rd St
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7862 Sr 56 Hwy
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 592-9453
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 592-9453
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, TN include North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grundy County?
6 public middle schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grundy County include: Swiss Memorial Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School vs. Palmer Elementary School
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