- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harriman, TN
Harriman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harriman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470359000566
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriman Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Harriman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 284
- students enrolled
Harriman Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriman Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Harriman, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Harriman Middle School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470359000566 · Harriman, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Harriman Middle School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Harriman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- This school 284
Harriman Middle School
284 students
What this shows Harriman Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriman Middle School compares
Harriman Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Harriman Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harriman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harriman Middle School
How many students attend Harriman Middle School?
Harriman Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harriman, TN. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriman Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harriman Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Harriman, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriman Middle School?
Harriman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harriman Middle School rank among public schools in Harriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriman Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Harriman, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Harriman Middle School, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.