Best Public Middle Schools in 38401 (Columbia, TN) (2025-26)

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Best 38401 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,667 students in 38401, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN are Whitthorne Middle School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and E. A. Cox Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 38401 have an score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38401, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 38401, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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Rank: #11.

Whitthorne Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
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915 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558

Gr: 5-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

Virtual Academy Of Maury County

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468

Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

E. A. Cox Middle School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
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633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902

Gr: 5-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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38401, Tennessee 51��s (Closed)

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Mcdowell Elementary School (Closed 2023)

714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418

Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN include Whitthorne Middle School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and E. A. Cox Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 38401?

3 public middle schools are located in 38401.

What is the racial composition of students in 38401?

38401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).