McMurray Middle vs Valor Voyager Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.4 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 Voyager Academy
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
| Measure | McMurray Middle Nashville, Tennessee | Valor Voyager Academy Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 307 | #13 of 307 |
| National rank | #15315 of 15,369 | #1883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 545 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 80% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Voyager Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 4.9).
- •Valor Voyager Academy does better on math proficiency (80% vs 16%).
- •Valor Voyager Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 12%).
- •McMurray Middle is the larger school with 545 students compared with 507.
- •McMurray Middle is a public school while Valor Voyager 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 Voyager Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Voyager Academy ranks higher (77.7 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 Voyager Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMurray Middle: 545. Valor Voyager Academy: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMurray Middle and Valor Voyager Academy rank in Tennessee?
McMurray Middle is 270th of 307 and Valor Voyager Academy is 13th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).