For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,908 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Middle School, Mckenzie Middle School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Browning Ave
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Gr: 4-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
West Carroll Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Middle School, Mckenzie Middle School and Clarksburg School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
5 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Clarksburg School vs. Central High School
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