For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,423 students in Gibson County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, TN are South Gibson County Middle School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gibson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Middle School St
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-1962
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-1962
Gr: 5-8 | 757 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 West Knox St
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Nebo - Yorkville Rd
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Bradford High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 East College St
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 State Route 188
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-7232
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-7232
Gr: 5-8 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Humboldt Junior/senior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Viking Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, TN include South Gibson County Middle School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gibson County?
9 public middle schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gibson County include: Yorkville Elementary School vs. Trenton Middle School, Milan Middle School vs. Bradford High School, Milan Middle School vs. South Gibson County Middle School
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