Norris Middle School

489 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

489

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norris Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
450 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anderson County
Phone:	(865)494-7171
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 149

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 172