School Overview
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.
528
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Ridge Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White446
Hispanic55
Black5
Asian2
Two or More18
American Indian2
  • White
    446 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.4%)
  • Black
    5 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    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: Hamblen County
Phone: (423)581-3041
Website: http://www.hcboe.net/Main/School/ER/ERmain_page.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 171
Grade 7 186
Grade 8 171

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Ridge Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6171
Grade 7186
Grade 8171
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Ridge Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24746.8%
Male28153.2%