For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 847 students in 38544, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in 38544, TN is Upperman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 38544 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38544, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38544, TN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upperman Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Gr: 5-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38544, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38544, TN include Upperman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38544?
1 public middle schools are located in 38544.
What is the racial composition of students in 38544?
38544 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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