Jere Baxter Middle vs Tom Joy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jere Baxter Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
Tom Joy Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Jere Baxter Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Tom Joy Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 307 | #911 of 913 |
| National rank | #15367 of 15,369 | #50295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 369 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (0.8 vs 0.7).
- •Tom Joy Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Jere Baxter Middle does better on reading proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Tom Joy Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 369.
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 Jere Baxter Middle better than Tom Joy Elementary?
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 Jere Baxter Middle and Tom Joy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jere Baxter Middle: 369. Tom Joy Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jere Baxter Middle and Tom Joy Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Jere Baxter Middle is 305th of 307 and Tom Joy Elementary is 911th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).