Millington Central Middle High School is a public school located in southern Millington, Tennessee, United States, and is a part of the Millington Municipal School District. Millington Central High School was the first accredited school in the Shelby County Schools district.
Serving 1,211 students in grades 7-12, Millington Central Middle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millington Central Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Millington Central Middle High School's student population of 1,211 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Millington Central Middle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millington Central Middle High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
38%
21%
White
35%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millington Central Middle High School's ranking?
Millington Central Middle High School is ranked #1273 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millington Central Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Millington Central Middle High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Millington Central Middle High School?
1,211 students attend Millington Central Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Millington Central Middle High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millington Central Middle High School?
Millington Central Middle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Millington Central Middle High School offer ?
Millington Central Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millington Central Middle High School part of?
Millington Central Middle High School is part of Millington Municipal Schools School District.
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