Summary:
Zip code 37174 (Spring Hill, TN) is home to 3 public middle schools serving grades 5–8 across two very different districts: Williamson County Schools and Maury County Schools.
Spring Station Middle School is the clear standout, ranking #45 in the state (92nd percentile) with 5 stars. It beats the other two schools in every subject, posting 59.1% math, 50.3% ELA, 69.5% science, and 74.8% social studies proficiency. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism (8.6%) and the highest per-student spending ($13,218). However, even this top-50 school trails its own district's averages—Williamson County is an elite district. The other two schools belong to Maury County and sit much closer to state averages. Spring Hill Middle School (rank #244) is stronger in math and ELA, while Battle Creek Middle School (rank #275) edges ahead in science and social studies. Both Maury County schools have shown concerning rank declines over the past two years, and Battle Creek's 8th grade ELA proficiency is just 19.1%—the lowest score in the zip code.
Chronic absenteeism is below the state average at all three schools, but the gap is wide: Spring Station at 8.6% vs. Battle Creek at 17.0%. Per-student spending also aligns with performance, with Spring Station receiving about $2,000 more per student than Battle Creek. For parents, the key takeaway is that this zip code contains two very different academic worlds. Spring Station is an excellent choice if you are in Williamson County, while the Maury County schools are more typical Tennessee middle schools with some bright spots but real challenges—particularly in 8th grade literacy. If you are considering a move within 37174, the district boundary may matter more than the neighborhood.
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