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#1023 of 1,786 schools in TN
Middleton High School
High School · Hardeman County Schools · Middleton, TN
A Hardeman County Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 477 AVE, Middleton, TN 38052
- Math 5% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Middleton High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Middleton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average687/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,453
Median home value
$129,800
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Hardeman County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 691 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hardeman County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middleton High School is listed in Hardeman County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middleton High School
Middleton High School is a public high school in Middleton, TN, part of Hardeman County Schools, serving approximately 394 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middleton High School
What grades does Middleton High School serve?
Middleton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Middleton High School?
Middleton High School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middleton High School rank in TN?
Middleton High School ranks #1,023 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Middleton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middleton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middleton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middleton High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middleton High School a charter school?
No, Middleton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middleton High School a Title I school?
No, Middleton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hardeman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (731) 376-8391
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38052)
- 3,566
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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