South Middle School

Franklin County
601 West Cumberland ST
Cowan, TN 37318
292 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
292
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (85.3 %)
  • Black
    23 (7.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County
Phone: (931)967-7355
Website: http://southmiddle.fcstn.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 94
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Middle School
Franklin County
587 Students
2990 Decherd BLVD
Winchester, TN 37398 (5.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th