For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,013 students in Madison, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison, TN are Madison Middle School and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 687-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Neely's Bend
Charter School
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Madison, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison, TN include Madison Middle School and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison?
3 public middle schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Madison include: Madison Middle School vs. Neely's Bend A Lead Public School, Neely's Bend A Lead Public School vs. Madison Middle School
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