Best 38261 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,347 students in 38261, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38261, TN are Lake Road Elementary School, Union City Middle School and Ridgemont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38261 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38261, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 38261, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38261 Tennessee

38261, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38261, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38261, TN include Lake Road Elementary School, Union City Middle School and Ridgemont Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38261?
3 public middle schools are located in 38261.
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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