NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Norris Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Anderson County school district, located in Norris, TN with about 494 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Norris Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Norris Middle School is a public school located in the small, historic community of Norris, Tennessee. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the Anderson County School District. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes both student achievement and character development.
The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community, which is known for its unique planned-community heritage and proximity to Norris Dam State Park. Beyond the core curriculum, Norris Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. As a hub for the youth of Norris, the school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to prepare students for the transition to high school.
For more information, contact Norris Middle School at (865) 494-7171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7171
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Norris, TN with about 494 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anderson County
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 31.7
- 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:
- Not 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 494 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.