Serving 385 students in grades 6-8, Dupont Hadley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DuPont Hadley Middle serves the northeastern portion of Old Hickory, TN, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being around 2.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont Hadley Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dupont Hadley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont Hadley Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont Hadley Middle School's ranking?
Dupont Hadley Middle School is ranked #1340 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dupont Hadley Middle School often compared to?
Dupont Hadley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Tyler Middle School, Celina K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dupont Hadley Middle School?
385 students attend Dupont Hadley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dupont Hadley Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dupont Hadley Middle School offer ?
Dupont Hadley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont Hadley Middle School part of?
Dupont Hadley Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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