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Rutledge Middle School

140 Pioneer DR, Rutledge, TN 37861 · (865) 828-3366 · Grainger County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL363 STUDENTS
Enrollment
363
Middle
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
196
Grade 8
167
Student demographics
White
32088%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
3610%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 16%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Two+
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18150%
Female
18250%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
34.5%
TN avg 40.9% . +11.2pp since 2022
Math
29.7%
TN avg 39.3% . -5.8pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
363
-109 (-23%) vs 2017
% White
88%
was 91%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Rutledge Middle School

As a modestly sized 6-8 campus in Rutledge, Tennessee, Rutledge Middle School works with 363 students from grades 7 through 8, part of Grainger County. Compared to the state average of about 554 students per school, that is 34% leaner than typical.

Rutledge Middle School is one of 9 schools operated by Grainger County, a district that works with 2,975 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Rutledge Middle School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). Beyond that, the school logs 10% Hispanic.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Grainger County put median household earnings sit near $50,538, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Grainger County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,975 students), Rutledge Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Rutledge Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Rutledge Middle School's enrollment has ticked down 23% since 2018, when it stood at 472 (now 363).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Grainger County at a glance

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Population
24,266
Census ACS
Median income
$50,538
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,975 students

Quick facts

School name
Rutledge Middle School
District
Grainger County
Address
140 Pioneer DR, Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone
(865) 828-3366
County
Grainger County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
363
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470144002165
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Grainger County
Other schools in Rutledge
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Frequently asked questions

About Rutledge Middle School
How many students attend Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School enrolls approximately 363 students in grades 07-08.
Is Rutledge Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rutledge Middle School is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How diverse is Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School reports a student body of 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Rutledge Middle School in?
Rutledge Middle School is part of Grainger County.
What county does Rutledge Middle School serve?
Rutledge Middle School serves Grainger County in TN.
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