For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in Gates, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Gates, TN is Haywood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gates, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Gates have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gates, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haywood Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gr: 7-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gates, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Gates, TN include Haywood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gates?
1 public schools are located in Gates.
What is the racial composition of students in Gates?
Gates public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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