Croft Middle vs John Overton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
411 students
John Overton High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,942 students
| Measure | Croft Middle Nashville, Tennessee | John Overton High Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 307 | #291 of 321 |
| National rank | #15050 of 15,369 | #16848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 1,942 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 1,942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 4% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Croft Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 3.9).
- •Croft Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 4%).
- •Croft Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •John Overton High is the larger school with 1,942 students compared with 411.
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 Croft Middle better than John Overton High?
On the Success Index (US), Croft Middle ranks higher (10.5 vs 3.9 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 Croft Middle and John Overton High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croft Middle: 411. John Overton High: 1,942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croft Middle and John Overton High rank in Tennessee?
Croft Middle is 240th of 307 and John Overton High is 291st of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).