Donelson Middle vs Hickman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 127 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Hickman Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Donelson Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Hickman Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 307 | #802 of 913 |
| National rank | #15293 of 15,369 | #49628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.3 vs 6.2).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Hickman Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 434.
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 Donelson Middle better than Hickman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Elementary ranks higher (9.3 vs 6.2 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 Donelson Middle and Hickman Elementary?
About 127 m in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Middle: 434. Hickman Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Middle and Hickman Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Middle is 258th of 307 and Hickman Elementary is 802nd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).