Middle Schools in Collierville

The Collierville school district in Tennessee is home to two highly-ranked middle schools, West Collierville Middle School and Collierville Middle School, both serving grades 6-8. West Collierville Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

West Collierville Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its students' test scores, which exceed the Collierville district and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school boasts a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies compared to Collierville Middle School. Additionally, West Collierville Middle School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.3, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While both middle schools in Collierville serve a predominantly white student population, West Collierville Middle School has a higher percentage of Asian students, while Collierville Middle School has a larger proportion of African American students. Interestingly, despite Collierville Middle School spending more per student, West Collierville Middle School outperforms it academically, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, play a significant role in student outcomes.