For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 684 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, TN are West Junior High School, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Fayette County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10425 Highway 76, South
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
13955 Highway 59, West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
12690 South Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, TN include West Junior High School, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
3 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayette County include: East Jr. High School vs. West Junior High School, West Junior High School vs. East Jr. High School
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