Whitthorne Middle School

951 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Whitthorne Middle School, located at 915 Lion Pkwy in Columbia, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Maury County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating their formative middle school years. As the home of the "Lions," the school emphasizes a strong sense of community pride and school spirit, encouraging students to engage in both their studies and extracurricular offerings.

Academically, Whitthorne Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By providing a mix of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to support diverse learning interests. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive campus culture that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and the preparation of well-rounded, responsible citizens for the Columbia community.

951

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitthorne Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	222
Black	194
Asian	13
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
467 (49.1%)
Hispanic
222 (23.3%)
Black
194 (20.4%)
Two or More
52 (5.5%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maury County
Phone:	(931)388-2558
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 231

Grade 6 254

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 243