Donelson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nashville, Tennessee 37214 · Davidson County
#258 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#15293 of 15,369 nationally
About Donelson Middle
Donelson Middle is a public middle located in Nashville, in the Davidson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 434 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 6.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 258th of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (8th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 434.
There are 121 schools in Nashville; Donelson Middle ranks 70th of 100 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Donelson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Donelson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hickman Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 127 m away
Strive Collegiate Academy
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 1.7 km away
McGavock Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 2.3 km away
Stanford Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 2.6 km away
McGavock High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students · 2.9 km away
Two Rivers Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 3.5 km away
Hermitage Elementary
Hermitage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 4.0 km away
Pennington Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 4.7 km away
The Academy at Opry Mills
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
32 students · 5.1 km away
Tulip Grove Elementary
Hermitage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
H. G. Hill Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
Harpeth Middle School
Kingston Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
Unicoi Co Middle School
Erwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
Madisonville Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Bellevue Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Donelson Middle a good school?
Donelson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 6.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #258 of 307 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Donelson Middle rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Middle ranks #258 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #15293 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donelson Middle?
Donelson Middle had 434 students in 2025.
Is Donelson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Donelson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donelson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donelson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.