For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 847 students in Wayne County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, TN are Collinwood Middle School, Waynesboro Middle School and Frank Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collinwood Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 4th Avenue North
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Grades: 5-8
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Waynesboro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, TN include Collinwood Middle School, Waynesboro Middle School and Frank Hughes School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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