Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Stewart County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stewart County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dover, TN, encompassing approximately 444.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stewart County Middle School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day To Be A Rebel!
School Rankings
Stewart County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart County Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart County Middle School's ranking?
Stewart County Middle School is ranked #547 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stewart County Middle School often compared to?
Stewart County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dresden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Stewart County Middle School?
439 students attend Stewart County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Stewart County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Stewart County Middle School offer ?
Stewart County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart County Middle School part of?
Stewart County Middle School is part of Stewart County School District.
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