For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,793 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden Middle School, Sharon School and Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Weakley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dresden Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Gr: 5-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sharon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Fowler Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Gleason School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Weakley County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden Middle School, Sharon School and Martin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Weakley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Weakley County include: Dresden Middle School vs. Gleason School, Greenfield School vs. Sharon School, Gleason School vs. Dresden Middle School
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