McMurray Middle vs Valor Flagship Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMurray Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Valor Flagship Academy
Nashville · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,402 students
| Measure | McMurray Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Valor Flagship Academy Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #270 of 307 | #6 of 321 |
| National rank | #15315 of 15,369 | #1478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 545 | 1,402 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 78% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Flagship Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 4.9).
- •Valor Flagship Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 16%).
- •Valor Flagship Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 12%).
- •Valor Flagship Academy is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 545.
- •McMurray Middle is a public school while Valor Flagship Academy 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 McMurray Middle better than Valor Flagship Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Flagship Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 4.9 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 McMurray Middle and Valor Flagship Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMurray Middle: 545. Valor Flagship Academy: 1,402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMurray Middle and Valor Flagship Academy rank in Tennessee?
McMurray Middle is 270th of 307 and Valor Flagship Academy is 6th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).