For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,978 students in Lincoln County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, TN are South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Unity School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Flintville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Flintville School Rd
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Blanche School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 4-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1649 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 9-10 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, TN include South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Unity School vs. Highland Rim School, Blanche School vs. Highland Rim School, Flintville School vs. Highland Rim School
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