The school was established in the fall of 1973 on a site at Peterson Lake Road. It originally taught students in grades 5-8. In fall 1976 the school moved to a new site at North Byhalia Road. The school now served students in grades 6-8. Then in 1995 the school moved to College Street in a premises exchange with Collierville High School. The current location is 580 Quinn Road and was designed by the Renaissance Group, located in Lakeland, TN. 

During the 1982-83 school year, Collierville Middle School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive. Collierville Middle was one of the first schools to receive this award.

We believe that every student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. At CMS, we strive to create a learning environment where all students are encouraged to reach their fullest potential because they matter.

Our staff is dedicated to upholding district, state, and federal policies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and orderly school community.

We expect our students to:

•Demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills,

•Engage actively in problem-solving and decision-making,

•Produce quality work that reflects pride and purpose, and

•Meet or exceed academic and personal growth goals.

At Collierville Middle School, we are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for all students to learn, grow, and succeed.