Very Good
#563 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 32% in state
South Gibson County Middle School
Middle School · Gibson Co Sp Dist · Medina, TN
A Gibson Co Sp Dist middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 369 ST, Medina, TN 38355
- Math 64% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Gibson County Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 South Gibson County Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,343
Median home value
$263,800
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gibson Co Sp Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Gibson County Middle School is listed in Gibson Co Sp Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Gibson County Middle School
South Gibson County Middle School is a public middle school in Medina, TN, part of Gibson Co Sp Dist, serving approximately 772 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Gibson County Middle School
What grades does South Gibson County Middle School serve?
South Gibson County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Gibson County Middle School?
South Gibson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Gibson County Middle School rank in TN?
South Gibson County Middle School ranks #563 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Gibson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Gibson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 South Gibson County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Gibson County Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Gibson County Middle School a charter school?
No, South Gibson County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Gibson County Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Gibson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (731) 783-1962
- Area population (ZIP 38355)
- 8,244
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 38355; 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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