EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
East Ridge Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Hamblen County school district, located in Whitesburg, TN with about 615 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, East Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Ridge Middle School, located at 6595 St. Clair Road in Whitesburg, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving the community within the Hamblen County School District. As an integral part of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to prepare them for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for extracurricular involvement.
The school’s website functions as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By maintaining strong communication channels and a commitment to local student success, East Ridge Middle School strives to create a supportive community where learners are encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of the Hamblen County school system, it adheres to district-wide educational standards while working to meet the specific needs of the Whitesburg community.
For more information, contact East Ridge Middle School at (423) 581-3041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Whitesburg, TN with about 615 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamblen County
- Total Students:
- 615
- Teachers:
- 35.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 615 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.