For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,634 students in 38401, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN are Whitthorne Middle School and E. A. Cox Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38401 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38401, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38401, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitthorne Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Gr: 5-8 | 951 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
E. A. Cox Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Gr: 5-8 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 68%
38401, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN include Whitthorne Middle School and E. A. Cox Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38401?
3 public middle schools are located in 38401.
What is the racial composition of students in 38401?
38401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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