Jones Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
Martin Luther King Jr School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,280 students
| Measure | Jones Elementary Nashville, Tennessee | Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #893 of 913 | #4 of 321 |
| National rank | #50262 of 50,301 | #361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 251 | 1,280 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 1,280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 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 2.7).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 7.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 17%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 251.
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 Jones Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr School ranks higher (88.1 vs 2.7 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 Jones Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Elementary: 251. Martin Luther King Jr School: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr School rank in Tennessee?
Jones Elementary is 893rd of 913 and Martin Luther King Jr School is 4th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).