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Haywood Middle School

Middle School · Haywood County

1201 Haralson, Brownsville, TN 38037

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

5.2

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,342 of 1,786

In Brownsville

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Haywood County

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Haywood Middle School

5.2/10

Middle School in Brownsville · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Haywood Elementary

4.6/10

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8.1/10

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About Haywood Middle School

Haywood Middle School is a public middle school in Brownsville, TN, part of Haywood County. Haywood Middle School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Haywood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Haywood Middle School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • TN avg 6.0

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,014
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Haywood Middle School — Students at Haywood Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 22.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 21.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
49.5%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
14.8%
ELA
9.7%
2025
Math
9.4%
ELA
9.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.

How Haywood Middle School Compares

See how Haywood Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
25th percentile in TN
Academic
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1201 Haralson, Brownsville, TN 38037

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Haywood Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sunny Hill Intermediate School (rated 7.8/10, 4.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Halls Junior High School (rated 7.2/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Halls), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Crockett County Middle School (rated 7.0/10, 15.7 miles away, in nearby Alamo), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brownsville, see our Brownsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 20.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Haywood Elementary Brownsville 0.5 mi 4.6
Anderson Early Childhood Brownsville 0.7 mi 8.1
Haywood County Virtual Academy Brownsville 1.5 mi
Haywood High School Brownsville 1.9 mi 4.9
East Side Elementary Brownsville 2.1 mi 5.9
Sunny Hill Intermediate School Brownsville 4.0 mi 7.8
Bells Elementary Bells 13.7 mi 8.8
Maury City Elementary Maury City 15.4 mi 8.8
CROCKETT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maury City 15.8 mi
Crockett County High School Alamo 15.5 mi 5.2
Crockett County Middle School Alamo 15.7 mi 7.0
Alamo Elementary Alamo 16.0 mi 8.9
Ripley High School Ripley 17.3 mi 4.2
Friendship Elementary Friendship 20.6 mi 6.4
Ripley Primary Ripley 17.9 mi 6.1
Ripley Middle School Ripley 17.9 mi 5.8
Halls High School Halls 20.7 mi 5.9
Halls Junior High School Halls 20.7 mi 7.2
Ripley Elementary Ripley 18.1 mi 7.5
Halls Elementary School Halls 20.9 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,948

Median Home Value

$89,000

Median Rent

$595/mo

Population

1,556

College Educated

12.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty Rate

31.1%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Haywood Middle School

What grades does Haywood Middle School serve?

Haywood Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Haywood Middle School?

Haywood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haywood Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Haywood Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Haywood Middle School rank in TN?

Haywood Middle School ranks #1,342 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Haywood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Haywood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Haywood Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haywood Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Haywood Middle School a charter school?

No, Haywood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Haywood Middle School a Title I school?

No, Haywood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Haywood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

District

Haywood County
District Enrollment
2,574
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,014
District Rank
#4 of 6

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