Best Cowan Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 361 students in Cowan, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cowan, TN is South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowan, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cowan, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cowan, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cowan, TN include South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowan?
1 public middle schools are located in Cowan.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowan?
Cowan public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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