For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,667 students in 38401, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN are Whitthorne Middle School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and E. A. Cox Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38401 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38401, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38401, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitthorne Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Gr: 5-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy Of Maury County
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
E. A. Cox Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Gr: 5-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
38401, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38401, TN include Whitthorne Middle School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and E. A. Cox Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38401?
3 public middle schools are located in 38401.
What is the racial composition of students in 38401?
38401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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