For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 930 students in 38261, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38261, TN are Lake Road Elementary School and Union City Middle 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 48% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38261, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38261, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901
Gr: 5-8 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 55%
38261, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Gr: 9-12
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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 and Union City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38261?
2 public middle schools are located in 38261.
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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