TELLICO PLAINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tellico Plains Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Tellico Plains, TN with about 297 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Tellico Plains Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Tellico Plains Junior High School (TPJHS), located at 120 Old High School Road in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, serves as a focal point for adolescent education in the local community. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of students during their early teenage years. The school operates under the Monroe County School District, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

The school’s digital presence, hosted via their Weebly platform, serves as a hub for communication between faculty, students, and parents. The site typically provides essential resources such as academic calendars, school policies, athletic updates, and contact information for staff members. By emphasizing community involvement and maintaining a structured learning environment, Tellico Plains Junior High strives to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while fostering a sense of school spirit and local pride within the rural Tellico Plains area.

For more information, contact Tellico Plains Junior High School at (423) 253-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.