South Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cowan, Tennessee 37318 · Franklin County
#243 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#15092 of 15,369 nationally
About South Middle School
South Middle School is a public middle located in Cowan, in the Franklin County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 243rd of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (14th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
There are 2 schools in Cowan; South Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cowan Elementary
Cowan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 2.4 km away
Franklin Co High School
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students · 5.7 km away
Decherd Elementary
Decherd · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 6.2 km away
Clark Memorial School
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 8.0 km away
North Middle School
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students · 9.1 km away
Sewanee Elementary
Sewanee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students · 11 km away
Broadview Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Cascade Middle School
Wartrace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Tazewell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
360 students
Chuckey Doak Middle School
Afton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
North Parkway Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Madison Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Rutledge Middle School
Rutledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Middle School a good school?
South Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 10.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #243 of 307 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Middle School rank in Tennessee?
South Middle School ranks #243 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #15092 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School had 361 students in 2025.
Is South Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Middle School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of South Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.