Margaret Allen Middle vs Poplar Grove 5-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Allen Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
Poplar Grove 5-8
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
| Measure | Margaret Allen Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Poplar Grove 5-8 Franklin, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 307 | #30 of 307 |
| National rank | #15332 of 15,369 | #4975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 306 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 60% |
| city | Nashville | Franklin |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 3.9).
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 13%).
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 13%).
- •Poplar Grove 5-8 is the larger school with 307 students compared with 306.
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 Margaret Allen Middle better than Poplar Grove 5-8?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks higher (62.3 vs 3.9 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 Margaret Allen Middle and Poplar Grove 5-8?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Franklin in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Allen Middle: 306. Poplar Grove 5-8: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Allen Middle and Poplar Grove 5-8 rank in Tennessee?
Margaret Allen Middle is 276th of 307 and Poplar Grove 5-8 is 30th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).