History
 of
E.A. Cox Middle School
 
Our Mission:  To teach, to mentor, to measure, to monitor, and to inspire

 

 

Vision :  E.A. Cox Middle School strives to be an educationally progressive student-centered learning community committed to excellence through an integrated educational program, with focus on excitement for life-long learning and a responsibility to provide a caring and harmonious multi-cultured environment.

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

     After much planning by the Maury County School Board and the Maury County Commission, E.A. Cox Middle School opened in August, 1997.  Final  construction of the building was still in progress at opening.  The school was named for long-time Maury County educator E.A. (Ed) Cox.  Mr. Cox served Maury County Schools as teacher and superintendent for many years.  His career in education was highlighted by his service as Tennessee Commissioner of Education.  He remains active in county civic affairs and is a great supporter of E.A. Cox Middle School.
      Dr. Mary Reel served as first principal of Cox coming on board in the final construction phases.  At its peak enrollment CMS housed over 1,000 students - more than it was designed to hold. In January, 2005, fifth graders from Spring Hill Elementary School were relocated to Cox in order to relieve overcrowding.  Therefore, the school served fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students for nearly two years until Marvin Wright Elementary School opened.

 

     In July, 2007, Randolph Howell Elementary School’s fifth grade was moved to CMS making the school a more permanent five through eight middle school.  Today E.A. Cox Middle School is home to approximately 900 fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. With school colors of red and metallic gold combined with black, the Cougars have developed a great sense of spirit.  Principal Dr. Debbie Steen and assistant principal Eric Perryman guide a staff of over fifty teachers to provide the finest education possible.
 
 
 

 

 

Portrait of Mr. E.A. Cox which hangs in the E.A. Cox Middle School lobby.