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Head Middle School

Q: Is Head Middle School a good school?

Head Middle School ranks 117 th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Head Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 342 students attended Head Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Head Middle School?

Students at Head Middle School are 56% African American, 29% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Head Middle School is a 6–8 public middle school in Nashville, TN, serving 342 students as part of Metro Nashville Public Schools. Despite being in a district that ranks in the bottom 11% of Tennessee districts, Head stands out: it is currently ranked 117th out of 594 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile with a 4-star rating.

Academically, Head comfortably outpaces both its district and the state on TNReady tests. In 2025–2026, 54.7% of students scored proficient in math (vs. 32.4% district and 43.0% state), 50.2% in English language arts (vs. 31.8% district and 40.6% state), 57.7% in science, and 67.5% in social studies. This is not a one-year fluke — Head has posted similar or better results for several consecutive years. Remarkably, only 5.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–2025, compared to 23.3% district-wide and 18.3% statewide, which likely contributes to the school's success.

Head also serves a wide range of learners well. It ranks in the 97th percentile statewide for Hispanic students, the 94th percentile for White students, the 83rd percentile for low-income students, and the 81st percentile for special education students. Among nearby schools, only Meigs Middle School — the #1 middle school in Tennessee — ranks higher. Head outperforms KIPP Academy Nashville, West End Middle, and Rose Park Middle, and its test scores are 3–5 times higher than the lowest-performing schools in the area. One area to watch: 6th graders posted exceptional scores in 2025–2026, while 7th and 8th grade scores dipped below state averages in some subjects — a clear opportunity for continued improvement.

342

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,927

Per pupil spending ?

45%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1830 Jo Johnston Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 329-8160

District: Metro Nashville Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.1%

White:

28.7%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (58% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg34%

Tennessee avg45%

117^th of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 11 pts since 2017

From top 31% (2017) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 38Middle Schools in the Metro Nashville Public Schools

126^th of 141Metro Nashville Public Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	74.0	117 of 594	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	113 of 583	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	107 of 587	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	57.2	224 of 594	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.8	239 of 569	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.6	324 of 576	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.0	135 of 574	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	95 of 563	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	64.0	111 of 362	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.4	82 of 492	83.3%	★★★★☆
2014	76.6	66 of 485	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	86.2	23 of 475	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	91.0	28 of 466	94.0%	★★★★★
2011	53.0	234 of 462	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.5	240 of 435	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	70 of 328	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	60 of 312	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	82 of 318	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	48.0	128 of 316	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.6	112 of 299	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.7	156 of 277	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.8	70 of 293	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	53 of 284	81.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2024	63.9	26 of 65	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	28 of 62	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	87.4	2 of 58	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	102 of 546	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	95 of 554	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	188 of 560	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	206 of 552	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.0	306 of 538	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.8	148 of 529	72.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	9 of 302	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	98.8	2 of 286	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.0	9 of 285	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	4 of 285	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	68.8	57 of 275	79.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	81 of 478	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	66.5	116 of 490	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	56.2	174 of 510	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	265 of 514	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.1	104 of 495	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	24.0	380 of 483	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.1	177 of 490	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.6	67 of 481	86.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	107 of 550	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	113 of 560	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	57.5	207 of 557	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.1	189 of 540	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.8	310 of 529	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.5	116 of 523	77.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	68 of 349	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	68.4	45 of 332	86.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	32 of 494	93.5%	★★★★★
2025	83.3	62 of 492	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	94.9	17 of 504	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	81.1	73 of 503	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	72 of 500	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	85 of 496	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	56 of 484	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	90.0	32 of 481	93.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)97th percentile+17 vs school

White (2026)94th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)81st percentile~ school

Male (2025)81st percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)81st percentile~ school

African American (2026)79th percentile~ school

Asian (2024)60th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies68%+16 vs state

Science58%+11 vs state

Mathematics55%+12 vs state

English Language Arts50%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Integrated Math I (2026)			TNReady Integrated Math II (2026)			TNReady Science (2026)					TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 7th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 7th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Head Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1830 Jo Johnston Avenue	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 329-8160	551	31	17.9	41.9%	183 (33.2%)	283 (51.4%)	41 (7.4%)	24 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	74	117^th of 594 public middle schools	80.3%		74.5	113^th of 583 public middle schools	80.6%	4		67.3	31.1	50.7	54.7		69.1	31.1	29.6	50.2										72.8	48.6	25.5	57.7	85.8	51.4	45.7	67.5	$18,927	$1,229	$16,728
Moses McKissack Middle School	Public	6-8	915 38th Ave N	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 329-8170	122	9	14.2	95.1%	2 (1.6%)	109 (89.3%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	16.6	501^st of 594 public middle schools	15.7%		8	557^th of 583 public middle schools	4.5%	56		< 5%	8.0	21.4	12.6		14.3	< 5%	20.5	14.4										17.9	12.0	25.0	19.6	10.7	40.0	31.8	27.8	$27,891	$1,610	$25,349
Rose Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1025 9th Avenue South	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6405	387	25	15.7	58.3%	95 (24.5%)	231 (59.7%)	38 (9.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	48.6	299^th of 594 public middle schools	49.7%		51	266^th of 583 public middle schools	54.4%	33		36.3	25.4	44.3	34.1		37.9	41.5	26.1	35.3				81.5	81.5					46.6	44.6	23.9	39.6	52.4	50.8	36.5	46.6	$18,515	$1,145	$16,493
John Early Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1000 Cass Street	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6369	169	16	10.3	80.1%	6 (3.6%)	133 (78.7%)	23 (13.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	9	554^th of 594 public middle schools	6.7%		7.8	558^th of 583 public middle schools	4.3%	4		14.3	< 5%	6.7	9.1		11.4	9.1	18.2	13.3										11.4	13.0	24.2	16.5	11.4	21.7	18.2	16.5	$29,546	$2,245	$25,638
West End Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3529 West End Avenue	Nashville	37205	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 298-8425	332	23	14.1	41.9%	152 (45.8%)	133 (40.1%)	22 (6.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.1%)	57.2	236^th of 594 public middle schools	60.3%		62.7	188^th of 583 public middle schools	67.8%	48		28.6	40.9	26.1	32.4		43.9	36.5	35.0	38.2				83.9	83.9					50.6	46.6	44.2	47.2	58.8	65.5	36.4	52.8	$17,869	$1,037	$15,969
LEAD Cameron School	Public, Charter	5-8	1034 1st Avenue South	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 806-6320	496	47	10.6	75.6%	36 (7.3%)	110 (22.2%)	337 (67.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	14.1	514^th of 594 public middle schools	13.5%		18.3	487^th of 583 public middle schools	16.5%	27	34.3	10.7	19.0	17.6	17.6	20.0	12.6	11.1	10.0	11.9									20.0	17.0	34.9	22.7	24.7	29.7	34.9	20.0	28.1	$19,871	$2,545	$16,413
Meigs Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	713 Ramsey Street	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 271-3222	693	34	20.5	25.0%	441 (63.6%)	107 (15.4%)	50 (7.2%)	58 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	99.9	1^st of 594 public middle schools	99.8%		98.7	5^th of 583 public middle schools	99.1%	4		93.9	≥ 95%	90.0	94.2		93.9	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%			≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%		≥ 95%	≥ 95%		≥ 95%	≥ 95%		≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	$15,849	$846	$14,172
Nashville Prep School	Public, Charter	5-8	1300 56th Ave N	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 921-8440	211	3	70.3	75.8%	10 (4.7%)	92 (43.6%)	103 (48.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	15.3	510^th of 594 public middle schools	14.1%		9.9	535^th of 583 public middle schools	8.2%	25	7.7	16.7	10.6	14.6	13.5	8.3	14.6	19.1	8.3	13.5									27.3	25.0	27.7	22.9	25.3	27.1	39.1	29.2	31.7	$15,824	$2,114	$12,252
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	3500 John Mallette Drive	Nashville	37218	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6515	302	23	13.3	62.8%	46 (15.2%)	227 (75.2%)	16 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	35	404^th of 594 public middle schools	32.0%		31.9	405^th of 583 public middle schools	30.5%	1		19.1	10.2	13.8	13.7		39.7	24.1	33.8	31.3				81.8	81.8					36.8	26.9	15.5	26.9	60.3	40.7	55.0	50.4	$19,608	$1,812	$16,592
KIPP Academy Nashville School	Public, Charter	5-8	123 Douglas Avenue	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 514-6266	391	6	65.1	86.1%	7 (1.8%)	225 (57.5%)	153 (39.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	59.6	220^th of 594 public middle schools	63.0%		46.1	307^th of 583 public middle schools	47.3%	87	43.0	35.0	42.9	48.0	42.1	44.3	34.0	29.6	33.7	34.9									39.2	42.0	49.0	34.7	41.3	81.0	62.2	58.2	67.2	$19,368	$2,042	$16,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Head Middle School

What district is Head Middle School in?

Metro Nashville Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Head Middle School?

Students at Head Middle School are 56% African American, 29% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Head Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 342 students attended Head Middle School.

Is Head Middle School a good school?

Head Middle School ranks 117^th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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