For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,044 students in Shelbyville, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Harris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Shelbyville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Harris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelbyville?
3 public middle schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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