For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,008 students in 38301, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38301, TN are Community Montessori School, West-bemis Middle School and Rose Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38301, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West-bemis Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38301, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38301, TN include Community Montessori School, West-bemis Middle School and Rose Hill School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38301?
5 public middle schools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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