Summary:
In zip code 37745 (Greeneville, TN), there are two middle schools—South Greene Middle School (grades 6–8) and North Greene Middle School (grades 5–8)—both part of the Greene County Schools district, which ranks in the 70th percentile statewide. These schools share a similar academic profile: they outperform the state in math and science, hover near average in social studies, and lag significantly in English language arts.
South Greene is the higher-ranked school overall, with a 2025–2026 state rank of 171 out of 594 (4 stars) and a steady upward trend over three years. Its math proficiency is exceptional at 57.6% versus 43% statewide, and it is especially strong in 7th and 8th grade math. However, its ELA proficiency is just 32.4%, the lowest in the zip code, and its 6th grade scores are a weak spot across multiple subjects. North Greene, ranked 191 (3 stars), is the science standout with 57.7% proficiency, including a remarkable 71% in 6th grade science. It also has better attendance (15.8% chronic absenteeism versus 21.1% at South Greene) and improved in every tested subject year-over-year, though its 7th grade performance dips noticeably, especially in math.
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee better results: North Greene spends $19,532 per student versus $13,444 at South Greene, yet South Greene earns the higher rank. Both schools share a clear and urgent need to improve English language arts, where they trail the district (40.2%) and state (40.6%) by wide margins. South Greene’s ranking is rising (209th → 191st → 171st), while North Greene’s has been more volatile (187th → 233rd → 191st). For parents, the choice comes down to South Greene’s superior math and overall momentum versus North Greene’s stronger science and attendance, with both schools facing the same ELA challenge.
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