Middle Schools in Sumner County

The Sumner County school district in Tennessee is home to 12 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with student enrollments ranging from 405 to 861 students. While the schools vary in their racial makeup and performance, a few standout institutions consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state.

Station Camp Middle School and T.W. Hunter Middle School are the top performers, ranking 27th and 6th out of 580 Tennessee middle schools respectively and earning 5-star ratings. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in mathematics and over 65% in English language arts. Robert E. Ellis Middle School is another standout, ranking 28th and also earning a 5-star rating with over 70% proficiency in math and 50% in English.

In contrast, some schools with more diverse student populations, such as Joe Shafer Middle and Rucker Stewart Middle, tend to have lower test scores compared to the more homogeneous white student populations. This raises concerns about educational equity and the need to ensure all students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality resources and support. The Sumner County district can learn from the practices of the top-performing schools to improve outcomes across the board.