For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,669 students in Bradley County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN are Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School and Cleveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley 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 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bradley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocoee Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 student Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Gr: 6-8 | 1,173 student Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 student Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bradley County, TN include Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School and Cleveland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bradley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bradley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County?
Bradley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bradley County include: Lake Forest Middle School vs. Ocoee Middle School, Cleveland Middle School vs. Ocoee Middle School, Ocoee Middle School vs. Lake Forest Middle School
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