South Fulton Middle School ranked No. 28 in Tennessee

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. (KBSI) – South Fulton Middle School has been ranked No. 28 in Tennessee in the 2027 Best Middle Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

According to Obion County Schools, the recognition places South Fulton Middle School among the state’s top-performing middle schools.

The 2027 rankings evaluated more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide, measuring academic performance and school effectiveness at the state and district levels.

“We are incredibly proud to be ranked among the Best Middle Schools in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report,” said South Fulton Middle School Principal Laura Pitts. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff, the commitment of our students, and the continued support of our families and community.”

The rankings are based on student performance in mathematics and reading and language arts across all proficiency levels.

U.S. News & World Report uses publicly available data from state education agencies and the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate academic achievement. The methodology also considers student demographics, with student-teacher ratios used to break ties in overall scores.

Obion County Schools officials said the recognition reflects the district’s continued focus on academic achievement and student success.