Serving 951 students in grades 5-8, Whitthorne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitthorne Middle School serves the west part of Columbia, TN, covering an area of approximately 55 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitthorne Middle School's student population of 951 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Whitthorne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitthorne Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1451 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitthorne Middle School's ranking?
Whitthorne Middle School is ranked #1451 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whitthorne Middle School often compared to?
Whitthorne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Middle School, E. A. Cox Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitthorne Middle School?
951 students attend Whitthorne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Whitthorne Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Whitthorne Middle School offer ?
Whitthorne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitthorne Middle School part of?
Whitthorne Middle School is part of Maury County School District.
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