Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, W O Inman Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W O Inman Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Paris, TN, encompassing approximately 25.3 square miles. Most areas within the zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W O Inman Middle School's student population of 499 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
W O Inman Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W O Inman Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
14%
20%
White
70%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W O Inman Middle School's ranking?
W O Inman Middle School is ranked #469 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are W O Inman Middle School often compared to?
W O Inman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend W O Inman Middle School?
499 students attend W O Inman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of W O Inman Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does W O Inman Middle School offer ?
W O Inman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W O Inman Middle School part of?
W O Inman Middle School is part of Paris School District.
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