For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 275 students in 38068, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38068, TN are Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38068 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38068, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38068, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38068, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38068, TN include Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38068?
2 public middle schools are located in 38068.
What is the racial composition of students in 38068?
38068 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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