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Middle Schools in Giles County Schools

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At a glance

DistrictGiles County Schools79^th of 139 Tennessee districtsFull district overview →

School

312

Students

Top rankedBridgeforth Middle School322^nd of 583 Tennessee middle schools

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Biggest riser

Bridgeforth Middle School up 47 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Giles County, Tennessee is home to a single middle school, Bridgeforth Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates in core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, and science falling below both Giles County and Tennessee state averages.

Bridgeforth Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 369 out of 587 Tennessee middle schools in 2023-2024 to 322 out of 583 in 2024-2025, and it currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in 2023-2024 is also higher than the state average, indicating potential issues with student engagement and attendance.

While the school's spending per student of $14,767 in 2023-2024 is higher than the state average, this increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects remain significantly below the Giles County and Tennessee averages, with particularly low performance in 8th-grade English language arts at just 19.2% proficient or better. Without more detailed information on the school's demographics and targeted interventions, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact causes of Bridgeforth Middle School's underperformance, but the data suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's challenges and the implementation of effective strategies to support student success.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)				TNReady English Language Arts (2025)				TNReady Science (2025)				TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridgeforth Middle School	Public	6-8	1051 Bridgeforth Circle	Pulaski	38478	Giles County	Giles County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 363-7526	312	32	9.7		167 (53.5%)	80 (25.6%)	16 (5.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.5%)	44.4	322^nd of 583 public middle schools	44.8%		36.5	369^th of 587 public middle schools	37.1%	47	30.1	26.9	25.3	27.3	29.0	33.3	19.2	27.3	32.3	45.4	43.4	40.7	45.2	60.2	43.4	50.0	$13,532	$912	$11,592

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lawrence County Schools	12.76 mi	14	53^rd
Marshall County Schools	14.38 mi	10	52^nd
Lincoln County Schools	18.04 mi	8	46^th
Maury County Schools	18.91 mi	24	95^th
Fayetteville City Schools	25.01 mi	3	125^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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