Harris Middle School

Bedford County
570 Eagle BLVD
Shelbyville, TN 37160
977 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harris Middle School, located at 570 Eagle Boulevard in Shelbyville, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Bedford County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students typically in the middle grades, providing a structured curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement for the local community.

The school maintains a digital presence through the University of Tennessee’s "Volweb" portal, which historically serves as a hub for school information, faculty directories, and academic resources. As part of the Bedford County system, Harris Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational standards, striving to create a learning atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for future success in the Bedford County high school system.
977
Total Students
61.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    469 (48.0%)
  • White
    316 (32.3%)
  • Black
    117 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    66 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.8%)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Bedford County
Phone: (931)684-5195
Website: http://harris.bedfordk12tn.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
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 6 319
Grade 7 327
Grade 8 331
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cascade Middle School
Bedford County
360 Students
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace RD
Wartrace, TN 37183 (6.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th