For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,908 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Middle School, Mckenzie Middle School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Browning Ave
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Gr: 4-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Gr: 5-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
West Carroll Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Special Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14155 Paris Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Middle School, Mckenzie Middle School and Clarksburg School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
5 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Clarksburg School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Clarksburg School
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