For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 396 students in 38549, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in 38549, TN is Pickett County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 38549 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38549, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38549, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickett County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Woodlawn Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38549, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38549, TN include Pickett County Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38549?
1 public middle schools are located in 38549.
What is the racial composition of students in 38549?
38549 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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