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Burns Middle School

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Burns Middle School ranks 81 st of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Burns Middle School serves grades 6–8 in Burns, Tennessee, within Dickson County Schools, with 494 students, and it has established itself as one of the top middle schools in the state. In the 2025–2026 school year, Burns ranked 81st of 594 Tennessee middle schools (86th percentile, 4 stars), and it has ranked between the 86th and 90th percentiles statewide for the past six years — far outpacing its district, which ranks in the 62nd percentile (3 stars) among Tennessee districts.

Academically, Burns beats both district and state averages in every core subject. About 48.7% of students are proficient in math (vs. 43.0% statewide), 44.4% in English language arts (vs. 40.6%), 61.9% in science (vs. 46.9%), and 67.9% in social studies (vs. 51.4%). Eighth graders also post an 89.7% proficiency rate in Algebra I. Burns is the clear leader among Dickson County middle schools, ranking roughly 100 places ahead of the next closest competitor, Charlotte Middle School (rank 194), with Dickson Middle School (rank 201) and W James Middle School (rank 203) further behind. Notably, Burns even beats Fairview Middle School — located only 9 miles away in the highly rated Williamson County Schools district — in math, ELA, science, and social studies. And it does so while spending about $11,595 per student, less than W James Middle School ($14,256), Fairview Middle School ($15,574), and Bellevue Middle School ($16,831).

Burns also shines with students who often face extra challenges: low-income students rank in the 91st percentile statewide, and special education students rank in the 87th. Chronic absenteeism has fallen to 11.6%, well below the state average of 18.3%. The clearest opportunity for improvement is raising outcomes for Hispanic students (currently in the 40th percentile) and strengthening grade-level math for 8th graders who aren't taking Algebra I. Overall, Burns Middle School combines strong academics, broad success across student groups, and cost-effective operations, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

494

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,595

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

88 Bobcat Trail
Burns, TN 37029

(615) 740-1860

District: Dickson County Schools

Students who attend Burns Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dickson County High School

Feeder schools for Burns Middle School:

Elementary:	Oakmont Elementary School
	Stuart Burns Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2021 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (56% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Tennessee middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Dickson County Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg48%

Tennessee avg44%

81^st of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 2 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Dickson County Schools

54^th of 141Dickson County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	81 of 594	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	84.8	56 of 583	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.6	75 of 587	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	71 of 594	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	65 of 569	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	66 of 576	88.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	104 of 328	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.4	90 of 312	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	86 of 318	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	29.9	202 of 316	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.7	85 of 299	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	32 of 277	88.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	82.9	60 of 546	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.1	69 of 554	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	83.1	57 of 560	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	87.0	39 of 552	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	82.7	49 of 538	90.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	182 of 302	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.5	113 of 286	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.4	156 of 285	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.0	115 of 285	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	119 of 275	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	71 of 261	72.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	125 of 478	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.3	43 of 490	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	66.0	117 of 510	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	75 of 514	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	43 of 495	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	77.8	36 of 483	92.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	62 of 550	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	82 of 560	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	87 of 557	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	109 of 540	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	83 of 529	84.3%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	6 of 22	72.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	70 of 349	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	44 of 332	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	52 of 299	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	36 of 288	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	29 of 260	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	19 of 238	92.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	81 of 494	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	82.6	66 of 492	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	68 of 504	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	78 of 503	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	63 of 500	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	72 of 496	85.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

White (2026)84th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)80th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-13 vs school

Military Connected (2025)73rd percentile-18 vs school

African American (2026)68th percentile-18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)40th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I90%+57 vs state

Social Studies68%+17 vs state

Science62%+15 vs state

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)			TNReady Integrated Math I (2026)			TNReady Integrated Math II (2026)		TNReady Science (2026)					TNReady Social Studies (2026)				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 (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 Algebra I 7th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 7th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	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
Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	88 Bobcat Trail	Burns	37029	Dickson County	Dickson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 740-1860	491	33	15.1	47.4%	393 (80.0%)	10 (2.0%)	61 (12.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	79.9	81^st of 594 public middle schools	86.4%		84.8	56^th of 583 public middle schools	90.4%	25		47.6	55.4	41.7	48.7		47.0	48.7	37.2	44.4		89.7	89.7							59.6	62.7	63.5	61.9	62.7	74.1	67.3	67.9	$11,595	$716	$10,172
W James Middle School	Public	6-8	3030 Trace Creek Road	White Bluff	37187	Dickson County	Dickson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 740-5770	233	23	10.0	45.8%	208 (89.3%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	61.8	203^rd of 594 public middle schools	65.8%		68.1	156^th of 583 public middle schools	73.2%	47		41.3	30.9	28.1	33.8		40.0	25.9	34.3	33.2		≥ 95%	≥ 95%							61.3	60.5	52.2	58.3	50.7	80.2	50.7	61.4	$14,256	$607	$12,738
Dickson Middle School	Public	6-8	401 E College Street	Dickson	37055	Dickson County	Dickson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 446-2273	563	44	12.8	52.0%	398 (70.7%)	36 (6.4%)	73 (13.0%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.3%)	62.1	201^st of 594 public middle schools	66.2%		60.4	200^th of 583 public middle schools	65.7%	1		47.4	31.4	31.8	36.9		47.4	33.3	24.4	35.0		95.0	95.0							64.7	45.9	52.6	54.1	69.9	61.8	48.5	60.2	$11,729	$538	$10,499
East Hickman Middle School	Public	6-8	9414 East Eagle Drive	Lyles	37098	Hickman County	Hickman County Schools	No	No	No	No	(931) 670-4237	362	21	17.3	52.0%	329 (90.9%)	6 (1.7%)	19 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	45	327^th of 594 public middle schools	44.9%		35.5	384^th of 583 public middle schools	34.1%	57		24.4	36.1	35.8	31.5		27.5	26.8	30.9	28.4										30.5	45.4	49.5	40.9	39.2	59.8	52.3	49.4	$13,098	$1,160	$10,897
Fairview Middle School	Public	6-8	7200 Cumberland Drive	Fairview	37062	Williamson County	Williamson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 472-4430	519	42	12.3	33.0%	419 (80.7%)	24 (4.6%)	48 (9.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	71.4	141^st of 594 public middle schools	76.3%		72.5	131^st of 583 public middle schools	77.5%	10		26.3	43.5	55.1	42.5		39.4	40.7	40.1	40.1		≥ 95%	≥ 95%							54.9	55.9	64.8	58.4	64.1	67.2	54.9	62.5	$15,574	$296	$14,706
Harpeth Middle School	Public	5-8	170 Harpeth View Trail	Kingston Springs	37082	Cheatham County	Cheatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 952-2293	420	30	14.2	39.3%	362 (86.2%)	4 (1.0%)	42 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	34.2	407^th of 594 public middle schools	31.5%		38.8	362^nd of 583 public middle schools	37.9%	45	52.2	32.8	34.9	16.3	34.5	53.3	31.7	24.7	20.8	32.3		53.8	53.8						55.4	41.5	32.9	34.9	41.1	36.6	49.4	31.1	38.2	$11,831	$566	$10,510
Charlotte Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Humphries Street	Charlotte	37036	Dickson County	Dickson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 740-6060	446	30	14.6	59.1%	378 (84.8%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	63.4	194^th of 594 public middle schools	67.3%		68.1	157^th of 583 public middle schools	73.1%	37		40.5	52.8	44.1	45.8		47.7	34.4	28.6	36.9		81.8	82.6							42.7	48.8	49.6	47.0	63.1	57.0	50.4	56.8	$11,929	$561	$10,605
Bellevue Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	655 Colice Jeanne Road	Nashville	37221	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 662-3000	382	20	18.7	45.7%	175 (45.8%)	88 (23.0%)	61 (16.0%)	25 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.4%)	57.1	237^th of 594 public middle schools	60.1%		46.8	299^th of 583 public middle schools	48.7%	62		37.2	45.6	13.9	32.7		47.8	39.5	22.9	36.4					67.9	69.0				60.5	49.7	17.0	45.0	70.1	68.0	41.0	59.1	$16,831	$961	$15,049
Hickman County Middle School	Public	6-8	1639 Bulldog Boulevard	Centerville	37033	Hickman County	Hickman County Schools	No	No	No	No	(931) 729-4234	325	18	18.2	54.0%	293 (90.2%)	12 (3.7%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	55.4	251^st of 594 public middle schools	57.7%		48.7	288^th of 583 public middle schools	50.6%	37		43.9	34.6	43.8	40.9		43.0	29.9	23.6	31.8										45.8	50.5	41.5	45.7	55.1	59.8	43.9	52.5	$12,255	$1,145	$10,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns Middle School

How many students attend Burns Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 494 students attended Burns Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Burns Middle School attend?

Students who attend Burns Middle School usually go on to attend Dickson County High School

What district is Burns Middle School in?

Dickson County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Burns Middle School?

Students at Burns Middle School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Burns Middle School a good school?

Burns Middle School ranks 81^st of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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