Head Middle vs Martin Luther King Jr School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 434 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Martin Luther King Jr School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,280 students
| Measure | Head Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 307 | #4 of 321 |
| National rank | #5929 of 15,369 | #361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,280 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 57.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 342.
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 Head Middle better than Martin Luther King Jr School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr School ranks higher (88.1 vs 57.9 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 Head Middle and Martin Luther King Jr School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head Middle: 342. Martin Luther King Jr School: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head Middle and Martin Luther King Jr School rank in Tennessee?
Head Middle is 36th of 307 and Martin Luther King Jr School is 4th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).