Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
T. W. Hunter Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
T. W. Hunter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. W. Hunter Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
12%
20%
White
74%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sumner County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. W. Hunter Middle School's ranking?
T. W. Hunter Middle School is ranked #48 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are T. W. Hunter Middle School often compared to?
T. W. Hunter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Middle School, Robert E Ellis Middle School, Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School?
532 students attend T. W. Hunter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of T. W. Hunter Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does T. W. Hunter Middle School offer ?
T. W. Hunter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. W. Hunter Middle School part of?
T. W. Hunter Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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