Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, White Co Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Co Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Sparta, TN, covering approximately 378.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Co Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Co Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Co Middle School is 0.19, 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
#774 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Co Middle School's ranking?
White Co Middle School is ranked #774 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White Co Middle School?
827 students attend White Co Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of White Co Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does White Co Middle School offer ?
White Co Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Co Middle School part of?
White Co Middle School is part of White County School District.
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