For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,850 students in Cumberland County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, TN are South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Glenn Martin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3536 Lantana Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-6713
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-6713
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3889 Highway 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 456-8344
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 456-8344
Grades: PK-8
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Glenn Martin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1362 Miller Ave
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7547
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Frank P. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3766 Dunbar Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2248
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2248
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 School Rd
Crab Orchard, TN 37723
(931) 484-7400
Crab Orchard, TN 37723
(931) 484-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
486 Main St
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(931) 277-3677
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(931) 277-3677
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1219 Cook Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 456-5636
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 456-5636
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
North Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7657 Hwy 127 North
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5174
Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 484-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
368 4th St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-6635
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, TN include South Cumberland Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Glenn Martin Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cumberland County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cumberland County include: Glenn Martin Elementary School vs. Homestead Elementary School, Crab Orchard Elementary School vs. Frank P. Brown Elementary School, Frank P. Brown Elementary School vs. Crab Orchard Elementary School
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