For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,752 students in Germantown, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Germantown, TN are Houston Middle School, Riverdale Elementary School and Germantown Online Academy Of Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Germantown, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Germantown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Germantown, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Germantown, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Germantown, TN include Houston Middle School, Riverdale Elementary School and Germantown Online Academy Of Learning. Germantown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Germantown?
4 public middle schools are located in Germantown.
What is the racial composition of students in Germantown?
Germantown public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Germantown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Germantown include: Germantown Middle School vs. Houston Middle School, Houston Middle School vs. Germantown Middle School
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