Carter-Lawrence Elementary vs Head Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter-Lawrence Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Head Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
| Measure | Carter-Lawrence Elementary Nashville, Tennessee | Head Middle Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 913 | #36 of 307 |
| National rank | #43434 of 50,301 | #5929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 22.2).
- •Head Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Head Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Head Middle is the larger school with 342 students compared with 227.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter-Lawrence Elementary better than Head Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Head Middle ranks higher (57.9 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carter-Lawrence Elementary and Head Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter-Lawrence Elementary: 227. Head Middle: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter-Lawrence Elementary and Head Middle rank in Tennessee?
Carter-Lawrence Elementary is 599th of 913 and Head Middle is 36th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).