SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Cowan, TN with about 365 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, South Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Middle School, located in Cowan, Tennessee, is part of the Franklin County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local community, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school emphasizes a standard curriculum aligned with state educational requirements, aiming to prepare students for future academic success through a variety of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

The school maintains a public online presence through its dedicated website, which serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff to access information regarding school policies, calendars, and announcements. By fostering a collaborative environment, South Middle School seeks to engage the local Cowan community and provide a structured learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, participation, and accountability throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact South Middle School at (931) 967-7355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 West Cumberland ST
Cowan, TN 37318
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SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cowan, TN with about 365 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Franklin County
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.9%
Black or African American
14.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.