For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 318 students in Cowan, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in Cowan, TN is South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowan, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cowan, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cowan, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cowan, TN include South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowan?
1 public middle schools are located in Cowan.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowan?
Cowan public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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