For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,284 students in Tipton County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, TN are Munford Middle School, Brighton Middle School and Crestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tipton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Education Ave
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Brighton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7785 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Tipton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students
5245 Hwy 70
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, TN include Munford Middle School, Brighton Middle School and Crestview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tipton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tipton County include: Munford Middle School vs. Brighton Middle School, Brighton Middle School vs. Munford Middle School, Crestview Middle School vs. Brighton Middle School
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