For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 474 students in Perry County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Lobelville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Lobelville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 East Fourth Ave
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Lobelville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
3 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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