For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,110 students in 37160, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37160, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Harris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37160 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37160, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37160, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
37160, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37160, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37160, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Harris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37160?
3 public middle schools are located in 37160.
What is the racial composition of students in 37160?
37160 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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