For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,868 students in Gallatin, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin, TN are Station Camp Middle School, Joe Shafer Middle School and Rucker Stewart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Gallatin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Gallatin, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Station Camp Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Big Station Camp Blvd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-0116
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-0116
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Shafer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Albert Gallatin Blvd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-9100
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Rucker Stewart Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hancock St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1734
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1734
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
R T Fisher Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6558
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wolfpack Way
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-3506
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 206-3506
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Gallatin, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
685 E. Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5418
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin, TN include Station Camp Middle School, Joe Shafer Middle School and Rucker Stewart Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gallatin?
5 public middle schools are located in Gallatin.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin?
Gallatin public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Gallatin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gallatin include: Joe Shafer Middle School vs. Rucker Stewart Middle School, Rucker Stewart Middle School vs. Joe Shafer Middle School
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