Hume - Fogg High vs Martin Luther King Jr School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hume - Fogg High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Martin Luther King Jr School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,280 students
| Measure | Hume - Fogg High Nashville, Tennessee | Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 321 | #4 of 321 |
| National rank | #277 of 16,910 | #361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 885 | 1,280 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 1,280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hume - Fogg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 88.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Hume - Fogg High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 885.
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 Hume - Fogg High better than Martin Luther King Jr School?
On the Success Index (US), Hume - Fogg High ranks higher (89.4 vs 88.1 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 Hume - Fogg High and Martin Luther King Jr School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hume - Fogg High: 885. Martin Luther King Jr School: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hume - Fogg High and Martin Luther King Jr School rank in Tennessee?
Hume - Fogg High is 3rd of 321 and Martin Luther King Jr School is 4th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).