For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 9,615 students in Williamson County, TN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, TN are Brentwood Middle School, Fred J Page Middle School and Sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5324 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4250
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Fred J Page Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6262 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4760
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Sunset Trl
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5040
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Volunteer Pkwy
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4930
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4930
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 York Trl
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5250
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Grassland Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2390 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4500
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2380 Henpeck Ln
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4310
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4310
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thompson's Station Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2638 Clayton Arnold Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5412 Pinewood Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4560
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4560
Gr: K-8 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4803 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Excellence Way
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-0987
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-0987
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Poplar Grove 5-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 Excellence Way
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 790-4721
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 790-4721
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7200 Cumberland Dr
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4430
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, TN include Brentwood Middle School, Fred J Page Middle School and Sunset Middle School. Williamson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamson County?
13 public middle schools are located in Williamson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Williamson County include: Mill Creek Middle School vs. Sunset Middle School, Woodland Middle School vs. Brentwood Middle School, Brentwood Middle School vs. Woodland Middle School
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