For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,595 students in Giles County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN are Minor Hill School, Richland School and Elkton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Giles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Richland School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10610 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Grades: 6-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Giles County, TN include Minor Hill School, Richland School and Elkton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Giles County?
4 public middle schools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Giles County include: Minor Hill School vs. Elkton Elementary School, Richland School vs. Bridgeforth Middle School, Bridgeforth Middle School vs. Richland School
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