The average public middle school diversity score in Tennessee is approximately 0.58 per year (2025).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Tennessee is currently Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School, with a diversity score of 0.76.
Diversity Score Range: 0.68
0.76
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.71
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-12
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ooltewah Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6910
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6910
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
West Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
1200 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-12
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
3703 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
William Henry Oliver Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 5-8
6211 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3011
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3011
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
H. G. Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
150 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2020
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2020
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Red Bank Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
3701 Tom Weathers Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1908
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1908
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-7
1638 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 5-8
5820 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7515
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7515
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Kenwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
241 E Pine Mountain Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
E. A. Cox Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-8
146 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Donelson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-8
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-8
655 Colice Jeanne Rd
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3000
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3000
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7525
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7525
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 594-1345
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 594-1345
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: K-12
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Millington Central Middle High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 7-12
8050 West St
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8100
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8100
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Dupont Tyler Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
431 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8827
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8827
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Rucker Stewart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
350 Hancock St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1734
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1734
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Whittle Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 46%)
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
2700 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 342-8937
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 342-8937
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
555 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Two Rivers Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
2991 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Coopertown Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 6-8
3820 Highway 49 West
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-4166
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-4166
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Haywood County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: K-8
900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Robertson County Phoenix Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 4-12
800 M.s. Couts Blvd
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-2328
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Frequently Asked Questions
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