Lafollette Middle School

Lafollette Middle School serves 351 students in grades 6 through 8 in La Follette, Tennessee. This regular public school has earned recognition as one of Tennessee's top-performing middle schools, ranking 46th out of 1,796 schools statewide and earning a strong 7.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1, with 36 full-time equivalent teachers providing personalized attention to help students succeed during these crucial middle school years.

Located at 1309 East Central Avenue, the school sits in Campbell County's town setting, serving a diverse community where the median household income is $45,117. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of working families, with median home values around $133,600. While only 12% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate reaches 23.2%, Lafollette Middle School's exceptional statewide ranking demonstrates the school's commitment to providing quality education regardless of economic challenges.

The school's placement in the 98th percentile among Tennessee middle schools speaks to the dedication of its educators and the potential they see in every student. Lafollette Middle School operates in a close-knit town environment where community connections remain strong and students benefit from smaller class sizes that foster meaningful relationships with teachers and peers.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Lafollette Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.