For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,595 students in Giles County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN are Minor Hill School, Richland School and Elkton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Giles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Richland School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10610 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Gr: 6-12 | 633 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN include Minor Hill School, Richland School and Elkton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Giles County?
4 public middle schools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Giles County include: Minor Hill School vs. Elkton Elementary School, Richland School vs. Bridgeforth Middle School, Elkton Elementary School vs. Minor Hill School
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