E. A. COX MIDDLE SCHOOL

E. A. Cox Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Maury County school district, located in Columbia, TN with about 760 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, E. A. Cox Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

E. A. Cox Middle School, located on Bear Creek Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, serves the Maury County Public Schools district. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. The school typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular involvement designed to engage students in a supportive learning environment.

The school is an integral part of the Columbia community, playing a key role in the local educational landscape by preparing adolescents for future academic success. By providing a structured setting that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development, E. A. Cox Middle School aims to cultivate a positive school culture. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of their high school years.

For more information, contact E. A. Cox Middle School at (931) 840-3902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.