Donelson Middle vs Strive Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 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
Strive Collegiate Academy
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
195 students
| Measure | Donelson Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Strive Collegiate Academy Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 307 | #255 of 307 |
| National rank | #15293 of 15,369 | #15269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 16% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.2 vs 7.0).
- •Strive Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Donelson Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 195.
- •Donelson Middle is a public school while Strive Collegiate Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Strive Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Donelson Middle and Strive Collegiate Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Middle: 434. Strive Collegiate Academy: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Middle and Strive Collegiate Academy rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Middle is 258th of 307 and Strive Collegiate Academy is 255th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).