For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,557 students in Franklin County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, TN are Huntland School, North Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntland School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2990 Decherd Blvd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, TN include Huntland School, North Middle School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, South Middle School vs. Huntland School
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