Donelson Middle vs McGavock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
McGavock Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Donelson Middle Nashville, Tennessee | McGavock Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 307 | #752 of 913 |
| National rank | #15293 of 15,369 | #48648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGavock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 6.2).
- •McGavock Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •McGavock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Donelson Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 324.
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 McGavock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McGavock Elementary ranks higher (12.6 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 McGavock Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Middle: 434. McGavock Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Middle and McGavock Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Middle is 258th of 307 and McGavock Elementary is 752nd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).