South Gibson County Middle School

1300 Middle School St
Medina, TN 38355
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 789 students in grades 5-8, South Gibson County Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Gibson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

South Gibson County Middle School's student population of 789 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
789 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

South Gibson County Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Gibson County Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#174 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
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58%
28%
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42%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
88%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Gibson County Middle School's ranking?
South Gibson County Middle School is ranked #174 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend South Gibson County Middle School?
789 students attend South Gibson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South Gibson County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Gibson County Middle School?
South Gibson County Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Gibson County Middle School offer ?
South Gibson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Gibson County Middle School part of?
South Gibson County Middle School is part of Gibson Co Special Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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