For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 243 students in 37096, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37096, TN are Perry County Virtual School and Linden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37096 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37096, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37096, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37096, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37096, TN include Perry County Virtual School and Linden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37096?
2 public middle schools are located in 37096.
What is the racial composition of students in 37096?
37096 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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