Burns Middle School

Burns Middle School serves 491 students in grades 6-8 in Burns, Tennessee, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 287th out of 1,796 Tennessee schools, the school places in the 84th percentile statewide for academic performance. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 with 32 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academic strengths shine particularly in science and social studies, where 68% and 69% of students respectively achieve proficiency or above. Mathematics performance shows 45% of students reaching proficiency, while English Language Arts sees 41% proficient or above. Students come from families in ZIP code 37029, where the median household income reaches $90,889 and the poverty rate remains low at just 4.2%.

The area's median home value of $320,300 reflects a stable residential community, with 29% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Burns Middle School sits in a rural setting near town, providing students with both the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere and access to broader educational and extracurricular opportunities. The school's solid academic standing and supportive community environment create a foundation for middle school students to develop both academically and socially.

Located in a rural area, Burns Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.