Central Middle School

Morgan County
146 Liberty RD
Wartburg, TN 37887
256 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School, located at 146 Liberty Road in Wartburg, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Morgan County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the transition years between elementary and high school, fostering an environment aimed at both foundational learning and social-emotional growth. The school is situated in a rural community setting, serving as a central hub for the local student population in and around the Wartburg area.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Middle School typically emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, reflecting the close-knit nature of Morgan County. The school strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school by providing a structured educational program, extracurricular activities, and support systems designed to encourage student success. As part of a smaller school district, it maintains a focus on personalized attention and fostering strong connections between staff, students, and local families.
256
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (95.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Morgan County
Phone: (423)346-2800
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
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 83
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio