For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,951 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (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 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
38301, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Gr: K-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
South Highland Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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