Middle Schools in Greene County

The four middle schools located in Greene County, Tennessee serve students in grades 6-8. While the schools share a geographic region, their academic performance and resources vary significantly, with Chuckey Doak Middle School emerging as the standout in the group.

Chuckey Doak Middle School consistently outperforms the other schools, ranking 44th out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and boasting impressive proficiency rates in Math (71.2%), English Language Arts (46.5%), Science (59.2%), and Social Studies (71.9%) - well above the Greene County and state averages. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 13.8 may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, the other three middle schools - West Greene Middle Schools, South Greene Middle School, and North Greene Middle School - show more mixed performance, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the county and state averages, while others lag behind.

Across the four middle schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 87.11% to 92.54%, with limited racial and ethnic diversity. This raises questions about equity and access, and whether the schools are effectively serving the needs of all students. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $7,066 to $11,514, does not necessarily correlate with academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation and teaching quality, play a significant role in driving student outcomes.