For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in 37203, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN are Martin Luther King Jr School, Head Middle School and Rose Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #22.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Grades: 5-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Grades: 5-8
| 385 students
37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37203, TN include Martin Luther King Jr School, Head Middle School and Rose Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37203?
3 public middle schools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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