Top 3 Best 37036 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 557 students in 37036, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN are Charlotte Middle School, New Directions Academy and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37036 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37036, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 37036, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: K-12
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN include Charlotte Middle School, New Directions Academy and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37036?
3 public middle schools are located in 37036.
What is the racial composition of students in 37036?
37036 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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