Heritage Middle School

4803 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Heritage Middle School's student population of 822 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Heritage Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#121 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
60%
31%
61%
37%
73%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
5%
21%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Heritage Middle School is ranked #121 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Station Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
822 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Williamson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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