John Early Middle vs Purpose Prep
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.
John Early Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
136 students
Purpose Prep
Nashville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | John Early Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Purpose Prep Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 307 | #200 of 913 |
| National rank | #15339 of 15,369 | #23432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 136 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purpose Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 3.5).
- •Purpose Prep does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Purpose Prep does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 14%).
- •Purpose Prep is the larger school with 431 students compared with 136.
- •John Early Middle is a public school while Purpose Prep 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 John Early Middle better than Purpose Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Purpose Prep ranks higher (52.5 vs 3.5 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 John Early Middle and Purpose Prep?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Early Middle: 136. Purpose Prep: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Early Middle and Purpose Prep rank in Tennessee?
John Early Middle is 281st of 307 and Purpose Prep is 200th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).