For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,855 students in Bedford County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Middle School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Community Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3470 Hwy 41a Rd
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Grades: 3-10
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Middle School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bedford County include: Community Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School, Harris Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School, Cascade Middle School vs. Community Middle School
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