For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 557 students in 37036, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN are Charlotte Middle School, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy and New Directions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37036 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37036, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37036, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37036, TN include Charlotte Middle School, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy and New Directions Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37036?
3 public middle schools are located in 37036.
What is the racial composition of students in 37036?
37036 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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