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Summertown Middle School

Q: Is Summertown Middle School a good school?

Summertown Middle School ranks 241 st of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Summertown Middle School is a small, rural middle school in Summertown, Tennessee, serving just 187 students in grades 6–8 as part of Lawrence County Schools. The school currently holds a 3-star rating from the state and ranks in the 59th percentile of Tennessee middle schools, a remarkable recovery from just two years ago when it sat in the 32nd percentile with a 2-star rating.

What makes Summertown stand out is its exceptional support for students who are often underserved. Its Special Education students rank in the 94th percentile statewide — a 5-star result — and low-income students rank in the 77th percentile, up from the 38th percentile just two years ago. The school also boasts the best attendance record in the region, with only 12.3% chronic absenteeism compared to 18.3% statewide. Summertown now outperforms its in-district counterpart, E O Coffman Middle School, despite being less than one-third its size, and posts stronger ELA proficiency than Lewis County Middle School, the strongest nearby competitor.

There are still areas to watch. Science proficiency has lagged the state average for three straight years, and 8th grade students show a dip in ELA and Social Studies compared to the school's strong 6th and 7th grade performance. That said, the school accomplishes these results while spending moderately — about $11,536 per student, roughly $2,700 less than Lewis County Middle. With ELA proficiency nearly doubling since 2023-24 and a clear pattern of sustained improvement, Summertown is a strong, cost-effective option that punches well above its weight.

187

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,536

Per pupil spending ?

32.1%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

413 West College Street
Summertown, TN 38483

(931) 964-3539

District: Lawrence County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Hispanic:

1.6%

African American:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2024 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2024

✓Above the Tennessee median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg46%

Tennessee avg44%

241^st of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 28 pts since 2024

From bottom 32% (2024) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Lawrence County Schools

51^st of 141Lawrence 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	241 of 594	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	213 of 583	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.6	401 of 587	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	184 of 546	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.4	388 of 554	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	111 of 478	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	55.6	182 of 490	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.7	316 of 510	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	52.8	235 of 550	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.2	376 of 560	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	21 of 349	94.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	42.0	285 of 494	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.5	242 of 492	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	21.1	426 of 504	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2026)94th percentile+35 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)57th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies52%~ state avg

Mathematics42%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science39%-8 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 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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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 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
Summertown Middle School	Public	6-8	413 West College Street	Summertown	38483	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(931) 964-3539	201	11	19.1	32.1%	196 (97.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	56.9	241^st of 594 public middle schools	59.4%		58.6	213^th of 583 public middle schools	63.5%	28		34.4	46.3	44.2	41.6		47.8	40.2	32.0	39.8					38.9	43.9	35.1	39.0	57.8	64.6	37.1	52.4	$11,536	$1,062	$9,673
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts School	Public	5-8	410 Gray Lane	Mount Pleasant	38474	Maury County	Maury County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 379-1100	417	32	13.1	32.0%	290 (69.5%)	64 (15.3%)	24 (5.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.2%)	24.3	466^th of 594 public middle schools	21.5%		22.9	460^th of 583 public middle schools	21.1%	6	31.0	26.5	24.4	24.3	26.8	41.0	23.5	19.8	21.3	27.0				38.0	26.5	33.7	21.6	30.4	26.5	30.2	47.3	33.7	$14,389	$543	$12,746
E O Coffman Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Lafayette Avenue	Lawrenceburg	38464	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 762-6395	586	38	15.4	38.9%	491 (83.8%)	36 (6.1%)	40 (6.8%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	53	270^th of 594 public middle schools	54.5%		56.4	226^th of 583 public middle schools	61.2%	44		38.9	41.4	31.5	37.0		46.0	34.9	25.6	35.5					42.1	48.5	40.4	43.4	44.6	53.8	50.2	49.3	$10,972	$989	$9,140
Lewis County Middle School	Public	6-8	818 West Main	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 796-4586	360	27	13.1	34.2%	323 (89.7%)	9 (2.5%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	67.2	166^th of 594 public middle schools	72.1%		71.3	136^th of 583 public middle schools	76.7%	30		64.8	36.8	52.7	51.6		45.7	28.6	35.7	36.9					60.2	52.1	46.4	53.5	57.5	48.7	62.8	55.9	$14,201	$902	$12,211
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	206 South Court Street	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(931) 796-3264	301	12	24.8	21.9%	186 (61.8%)	69 (22.9%)	19 (6.3%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	31.6	427^th of 594 public middle schools	28.1%		17.4	489^th of 583 public middle schools	16.1%	62		21.0	15.1	22.0	19.6		26.1	22.7	24.3	24.4					40.3	34.7	38.8	38.0	42.0	44.1	38.2	41.1	$5,611	$204	$5,148
Whitthorne Middle School	Public	5-8	915 Lion Parkway	Columbia	38401	Maury County	Maury County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 388-2558	955	59	16.1	29.8%	487 (51.0%)	205 (21.5%)	184 (19.3%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (6.8%)	40	365^th of 594 public middle schools	38.6%		32.6	403^rd of 583 public middle schools	30.9%	38	35.4	31.9	31.0	28.6	31.8	24.8	29.5	27.1	27.5	27.1				30.2	42.4	42.9	35.2	37.7	50.5	43.4	34.7	43.0	$11,458	$637	$10,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Summertown Middle School

Is Summertown Middle School a good school?

Summertown Middle School ranks 241^st of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Summertown Middle School?

Students at Summertown Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Summertown Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 187 students attended Summertown Middle School.

What district is Summertown Middle School in?

Lawrence County Schools

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2024–25 attendance dataDec 18, 2025

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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